1966 Francis Bacon Poster, Lying Figure 1966, Figurative Realism, Galerie Maeght, exhibition, wall art decor

This Francis Bacon poster is from the Galerie Maeght in Paris, France for a 1966 exhibition featuring "Lying Figure" from 1966. The view is down the body from the head who looks at us quizzically. Greys beiges and purples add a lightness to the room.
From: Galerie Maeght, Paris, France - perhaps a reprint from the 1990s
Maeght Editeur - Arte Paris
Dimensions: 34 in x 20 in (87 cm x 51 cm)
Condition: great condition, stored flat, see photos.

The composition of Lying Figure (1966) demonstrates another of Bacon's points of reference, such as Cimabue, Velázquez, Rembrandt, Poussin, Van Gogh and Picasso, and evoking the fallen figures of mannerism through his representation of the body.

Francis Bacon was an Irish-born British figurative painter known for his raw, unsettling imagery. Focusing on the human form, his subjects included crucifixions, portraits of popes, self-portraits, and portraits of close friends, with abstracted figures sometimes isolated in geometrical structures. Rejecting various classifications of his work, Bacon said he strove to render "the brutality of fact." He built up a reputation as one of the giants of contemporary art with his unique style.

Bacon said that he saw images "in series", and his work, which numbers in the region of 590 extant paintings along with many others he destroyed, typically focused on a single subject.

What is special about exhibition and gallery posters is that they are an affordable way of getting good, unique art on the walls, as although it is not an artists original, neither is it something that has been mass reproduced.

Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the charm.

These posters are sent as unframed. They are delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.

See the FAQ for more information on shipping, tracking and insurance options.