Inside Francis Bacon - A Pathological Painter
In this video Sophie Pretorius, Researcher and Archivist at The Estate of Francis Bacon, introduces her essay 'A Pathological Painter: Francis Bacon and the control of suffering' from our book Inside Francis Bacon, published 6 August 2020. This is the third book in our Francis Bacon Studies series.
Analysis of extensive records kept by Bacon's doctor, Paul Brass, redefines Bacon's character and psychology, and also explains the uneven production rate of his paintings.
Inside Francis Bacon – Francis Bacon Studies III
Essays in this book:
1. Bacon’s first patrons: Eric Allden’s Diary by Francesca Pipe
2. Bacon’s first patrons: Diana Watson’s Diary by Martin Harrison
3. Road, River and Rail: Bacon’s metaphors by Christopher Bucklow
4. Surprising Reality: Bacon and Bonnard by Sarah Whitfield
5. Recent investigations into Bacon’s materials and processes, c. 1935-60 by Dr Joyce H Townsend
6. A Pathological Painter: Francis Bacon and the control of suffering by Sophie Pretorius.
The Estate of Francis Bacon Publishing,
supported by Francis Bacon MB Art Foundation Monaco,
in association with Thames & Hudson.
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