Museums in Paris: Centre Georges Pompidou #6

We recently returned to the Pompidou to see a temporary exhibition of the bizarre paintings of Francis Bacon (1909-1992).  (Not to be confused with the English philospher Francis Bacon (1561-1626), who was an ancestor of the artist.)

The exhibition focused on paintings from the last part of Bacon's life.  The imagery in his paintings is raw, disturbing and surreal.  You can see for yourself.  

 

George Dyer by Francis Bacon (1973) 

Self-Portrait by Francis Bacon (1973)

Lucien Freud by Francis Bacon (1973)

Some of Bacon's paintings reminded us of Pablo Picasso's abstract portraits and figurative paintings.  In fact, Picasso inspired Bacon, who said "Picasso is the reason why I paint.  He is the father figure, who gave me the wish to paint."

 

In case you are wondering what Bacon looks like, below is his photograph.  

You can learn more about Francis Bacon by clicking here.  

Thanks for visiting the Pompidou with us.