Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon

Born

October 28, 1909

Died

April 28, 1992 (82 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Dublin, Ireland

Francis Bacon was an Irish-born British figurative painter known for his emotionally charged raw imagery, fixation on personal motifs, and heavy experimentation. At the age of sixteen Bacon left his home in rural Ireland to try his luck in London. Follow his eventful journey to become one of Britain's most acclaimed artists.