67 × 52 cm. Portrait Of Michel Leiris, 1978. [3], Leiris wrote an illustrated monograph of Bacon in 1983 titled "Francis Bacon: Face et Profil", Study for Portrait II (After the Life Mask of William Blake), Version No. A gorgeous and unusual painting from his series of studies on Velazquez's Pope Innocent X. 48 × 36 cm. Explorar. Edition of 150 Signed in pencil, from the edition of 150 $41,671 - $55,561 Inquire About Francis Bacon. Collection . Triptychs. His wrinkled features, such as his wide eyes, mouth, and triangular nose, seemingly melt off of his face. Portrait of Pope. Then we add finishing touches like a wall hanging mount, wall friendly bumpers and a protective backing. Iniciar sesión. 26 2/5 × 20 1/2 in. [3], The painting has been in the collection of the Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris, since it was gifted by Michel and Louise Leiris in 1984. Joseph Fine Art LONDON. Gift Louise and Michel Leiris, 1984 “You know in my case all painting—and the older I get, the more it becomes so—is accident. Triptychs. Track updates on Arthive. Portrait of Michel Leiris (sometimes Study for Portrait of Michel Leiris) is a 1976 oil on canvas panel painting by the British artist Francis Bacon. One of the greatest figurative painters of the 20 th century, Francis Bacon’s Surrealist work was as often a break from tradition as it was a continuation. Arte Contemporáneo. Our frames are from high quality materials. 18 9/10 × 14 1/5 in. Contact gallery . [5], The painting places an emphasis on Leiri's skull, and has been compared x-ray photographs used as source for his 1933 Crucifixion. 5 available. View Francis Bacon’s 3,135 artworks on artnet. 1. Page 1 of 1. Framed prints are shipped approximately 7-10 business days after order is placed. Want to sell a work by this artist? Centre de Création Industrielle. Skip to end of content . London. Lithograph . Available for sale from Van der Vorst- Art, Francis Bacon, Portrait of Michel Leiris (1978), Etching with aquatint on Arches Paper, 67.4 × 52 cm Portrait of Michel Leiris, 1990. All rights reserved. EUR 14,250. Born : April 20, 1901 Died ... Michel Leiris obtained his baccalauréat in philosophy at the Lycée Janson de Sailly in 1918 and after a brief attempt at studying chemistry, he developed a strong interest in jazz and poetry. S. 18 7/8 x 14 1/8 in. Study for Portrait (Michel Leiris) 1978. Inscriptions. Portrait of Michel Leiris 1976, 1978. Skip to end of content. Series by this artist. Specific Date and Location. Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Skip to beginning of content. Visit our help center. 18.90 x 14.17 in. £20,000 - 25,000. Leiris is depicted against a flat black background,[2] his face rendered in a radial swirl of luminous colours,[3] his features distorted in a style typical of Bacon's portraits of the 1960s and 1970s. Francis Bacon, Study from the Human Body, 1987.Courtesy of Marlborough Gallery. All orders are printed per order. Lithograph in colours. Visit our help center. Have a question? Prints are shipped approximately 1 to 3 business days after order is placed. 48.0 x 36.0 cm. Arte. FRANCIS BACON Portrait of Michel Leiris, from Miroir de la Tauromachie lithograph in colors, 1990, on wove paper, signed in pencil, numbered 10/150, published by Galerie Lelong, Paris, with full margins, in very good condition, framed L. 9 7/8 x 8¼ in. All art prints and images on this website are copyright of their respective owners. Oil on canvas. Triptychs. Study for Portrait (Michel Leiris) Francis Bacon. Print. 36 available. About the artwork. Photographed September 1978. The pieces in between include discussions of Bacon's working methods and techniques, his unlikely relationship with his London dealer, his attitude toward Christian belief and classical myth, and his defining friendship with the eminent French writer Michel Leiris. This work is part of a limited edition set. Portrait of Michel Leiris 1976 , 1978. Then we add finishing touches like wall hanging mount, wall friendly bumpers and a protective backing. Oil and aerosol paint on canvas. Series by this artist. Art form: Painting. Consign with Artsy. I like 8 To the selection 6. Study from the Human Body (Oil on canvas, 147.2 x 130.6 cm (57.8 x 51.4in), National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne) Study for a Portrait (Oil on canvas, 152.3 x 117 cm (60 x 46 in), Private collection) Study for Portrait VI (Oil on canvas, 151.45 x 116.21 cm (59 5/8 x 45 … Date Photographed. Etching. Contact gallery. Etching And Aquatint. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. This work is part of a limited edition set. 34 × 29 cm. Francis Bacon, print, signed ‘Miroir de la tauromachie, Michel Leiris’ 1990.These works centre on two broad concerns: the portrayal of the human condition and the struggle to reinvent portraiture. [6] It was described by art critic and curator David Sylvester as "easily Bacon's finest portrait in close-up". Interestingly, Leiris' distant left ear becomes attached to his nose thanks to a thin strand of white that Bacon incorporates into his portrait. Portrait of Michel Leiris (sometimes Study for Portrait of Michel Leiris) is a 1976 oil on canvas panel painting by the British artist Francis Bacon. Condition Report. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Want to sell a work by this artist? 13 2/5 × 11 2/5 in. His wrinkled features, such as his wide eyes, mouth, and triangular nose, seemingly melt off of his face. Consign with Artsy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 36 available. 2 of Lying Figure with Hypodermic Syringe, Study after Velázquez's Portrait of Pope Innocent X, Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion, Triptych Inspired by T.S. 37 available. Collection Kahnweiler Leiris' , Musée national d'Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou , Paris , 22 November 1984 - 28 January 1985 (4) 'Bacon-Freud: Expressions' , Fondation Maeght , Saint-Paul-de-Vence , 04 July 1995 - 15 October 1995 (23) Triptychs. Etching on paper. It explores Leiris's participation in some of the most striking intellectual and artistic movements of the twentieth-century: surrealism, ethNography and existentialism. You will also receive a promo code for 25% off your first order. Consign with Artsy. Series by this artist. Wayne Thiebaud 100: Paintings, Prints and Drawings. Explorar. Sold. Triptych August 1972, 1989. We use the highest quality wood in our modern shop to create custom frames, frame your print with precision-cut acid-free mat board, and mount it behind a UV-blocking semi-gloss plexiglass to protect your art from the sun, dust, pollution, heat, and humidity. Titled, signed and dated on reverse. 67 × 52 cm. 78-07 Francis Bacon Image ID 18083 . Portrait of Michel Leiris, 1976. 1984 portrait. 14 x 12 in. Portrait of Michel Leiris, 1976 Oil on canvas 34 x 29 cm Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris—Musée National d’Art Moderne. Portrait of Pope. Available for sale from Bugno Art Gallery, Francis Bacon, Portrait of Michel Leiris (1978), Etching, aquatint/Arches, 29 × 25 cm Description of the artwork «Study For Portrait (Michel Leiris)» There is still no description of this artwork. Offering unparalleled quality in frame making. Only his left eye remains intact from these distortions, and is over-sized compared to the rest of his face; the theme of the painting seems to center on the sense of vision. 09-feb-2014 - Study for Portrait (Michel Leiris) Francis Bacon. Currently Not Available. Item can be returned within 30 days or if damaged in shipping. / DACS, London / ARS, NY 2020. … Series by this artist. Francis Bacon's Study for Portrait II (1956). Lithograph . Jan 30, 2019 - The official website of The Estate of Francis Bacon, providing news and information on the British figurative artist Francis Bacon (1909-1992). For the same reason, and because of its reconstruction of the human head, it has also been compared to African Tribal masks, which Bacon was keenly interested in. (479 x 359 mm.) Want to sell a work by this artist? Lightbox; Enlarge; Low-resolution; Show Sizes Sizes available. Painting begun in Paris, finished in London. Francis Bacon, print, signed ‘Study of portrait II, after the Life Mask of William Blake’. Portrait of Michel Leiris, 1990. 36 available. Edition of 100. Contact For Price. Arte Posmoderno. Triptychs. Oct 23, 2019 - Study for Portrait (Michel Leiris) | Francis Bacon Three Studies For A Portrait Of John Edwards, 1980. Portrait of Pope. Skip to beginning of content. Guardado por Steve Alwahani. Triptychs. Study for Portrait (Michel Leiris), 1978 Catalogue Raisonné no. Francis Bacon. This is the first full-length study in English of the work of Michel Leiris, a central figure in contemporary French culture. Francis Bacon. It is the first of two portraits Bacon made of his close friend, the French surrealist writer and anthropologist Michel Leiris; the second followed in 1978. (251 x 210 mm.) 5 available. One of two portraits that Bacon did of his friend Michel Leiris (the French Surrealist writer and anthropologist) this 1978 painting showcases the colorful and blob-like profile of Leiris against a dark background. View the full return policy. Limited Edition Print. RAW Editions. Limited Edition Print. Study For The Human Body From A Drawing By Ingres, 1984. [4] He sees to be, according to the critic Ernst van Alphen "under the influence of something he sees. © The Estate of Francis Bacon. Portrait of Pope. London. He is in a kind of hypnotic trance". Page 1 of 1. See available prints and multiples, paintings, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. Rhodes. Study For Portrait (Michel Leiris) Francis Bacon. Limited Edition Print. We offer something to fit every budget and style. Contact gallery . For any items damaged in shipping, the shipping box must be retained in order for us to process a refund or exchange. We use the highest quality wood in our modern shop to create custom frames, frame your print with precision-cut acid-free mat board, and mount it behind a UV-blocking semi-gloss plexiglass to protect your art from the sun, dust, pollution, heat, and humidity. Discuss. Bilbao. All rights reserved. Aug 6, 2015 - Explore william bailly's board "MICHEL LEIRIS" on Pinterest. Love this one! 5 available. It is the first of two portraits Bacon made of his close friend, the French surrealist writer and anthropologist Michel Leiris;[1] the second followed in 1978. Site Handcrafted in Ashland, Oregon by Project A. 'Donation Louise et Michel Leiris. Lithograph in colours, on Arches wove paper. It may appear later. Consign with Artsy. Edition of 150. Skip to end of content. Eliot's Poem "Sweeney Agonistes", Two Figures Lying on a Bed with Attendants, Triptych Inspired by the Oresteia of Aeschylus, Three Studies for a Portrait of George Dyer, Three Studies for a Portrait of Henrietta Moraes, Portrait of Isabel Rawsthorne Standing in a Street in Soho, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Portrait_of_Michel_Leiris,_1976&oldid=979121169, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 18 September 2020, at 22:15. Francis Bacon was an Irish artist and one of the most unique, engaging figurative painters to emerge during the post-war period. One of two portraits that Bacon did of his friend Michel Leiris (the French Surrealist writer and anthropologist) this 1978 painting showcases the colorful and blob-like profile of Leiris against a dark background. | Website ©2016-2021 Art Authority LLC The painter seems solitary, while the dark shadows introduce a sense of foreboding or melancholy. (35.5 x 30.5 cm) Further Details . . 26 2/5 × 20 1/2 in. The central panel in Study for Portrait extends the cinematic metaphor of these works, creating a fluid, plasmic surface upon which Dyer’s image hovers like a mirage. Have a question? Want to sell a work by this artist? See more ideas about michele, dogon, francis bacon. Artwork page for ‘Study for ‘Portrait of Van Gogh IV’’, Francis Bacon, 1957 Bacon based this painting on a self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh which he knew only from photographs, as it had been destroyed by wartime bombing. Museum Quality Fine Art Prints & Custom Framing. This artwork was added since it is referred to in the materials below. Painting, 1978, 35.5×30.5 cm. 09-feb-2014 - Study for Portrait (Michel Leiris) Francis Bacon. Skip to end of content. Inquire For Price. Portrait of Michel Leiris, from Miroir de la Tauromachie Details.