Francis Bacon — Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1975
* Lithograph, 1975
* Hand signed in felt-tip pen
* Numbered 182/200 in pencil
* Published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
*Printed by Mourlot, Paris
* Image size: 114.0 × 86.0 cm
* Framed size: 166.0 × 132.0 × 6.0 cm
* Catalogue Raisonné: Sabatier no. 11; Tacou no. 3
A striking and highly collectible lithograph by Francis Bacon, created in 1975 for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This important edition was published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and printed by the legendary Mourlot studio in Paris, renowned for its collaborations with many of the twentieth century’s leading artists.
The work is hand signed in felt-tip pen by Bacon and numbered 182/200 in pencil. It belongs to the rare edition of 200 proofs before text, in addition to 170 proofs with text produced for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Executed with exceptional depth and intensity, the lithograph displays the dramatic visual language that defines Bacon’s oeuvre — powerful forms, psychological tension, and richly saturated color. The present example is preserved in superb condition, with deep, vibrant tones, a fresh and well-inked signature, and full margins.
An outstanding museum-published work that combines rarity, scale, and remarkable visual presence, making it an exceptional addition to any serious collection of post-war and contemporary art.
