18 January 2017 – 25 February 2017
Marlborough, London,
Marlborough London is pleased to present an exhibition of prints by Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud. Friends who rose to prominence in London in the 1950s, Bacon and Freud are widely regarded as the leading figurative artists of the 20th century.
Francis Bacon (1909 – 1992) based his prints on a selection of 35 of his paintings dating from 1955 – 1991. Following a European tradition of artists collaborating with master printers which dates back to the Renaissance, Bacon worked with skilled French, Italian and Spanish printers on a relatively small body of lithographs and a few etchings. Frankie Rossi, Director of Marlborough Graphics explains:
‘Bacon wanted his prints to look as close to his paintings as possible – his attention to detail and desire for perfection are evident in these works. Prints were produced under his supervision and he personally made changes to proofs when necessary, always ensuring the right colour balance was achieved.’
Lucian Freud (1922 – 2011) employed marks and techniques during the etching process that were a natural progression from his work as a draughtsman. His subjects were those close and familiar to him, though often anonymous to the viewer. Self-Portrait: Reflection (1996) printed at age 74, features Freud’s hollowed, disillusioned face with ageing skin and worn empty eyes. Marlborough published a catalogue raisonné of Lucian Freud etchings in 1993 and holds one of the largest collections of Freud etchings for sale in the world. Marlborough Graphics was formed nearly 50 years ago and is a leading publisher and dealer in modern and contemporary prints.
Francis Bacon, Triptych 1983, 1983, a set of three lithographs, edition of 180, 86.7 x 60.6 cm (each), © The Estate of Francis Bacon. All rights reserved / DACS 2016, Bacon and Freud: Graphic Works, 18 January 2017 – 25 February 2017, Marlborough Graphics, London, marlboroughlondon.com
弗朗西斯·培根，《三联画1983》，1983，三联一组，180版，86.7 x 60.6 cm（每幅），©弗朗西斯·培根遗产基金会，《弗朗西斯·培根和卢西恩·佛洛伊精选平面作品展》，2017年1月18日-2月25日，马乐伯平面设计，伦敦
Francis Bacon, Triptych August 1972_1989, Bacon and Freud: Graphic Works, 18 January 2017 – 25 February 2017, Marlborough Graphics, London, marlboroughlondon.com
弗朗西斯·培根，《三联画1972-1989》©弗朗西斯·培根遗产基金会，《弗朗西斯·培根和卢西恩·佛洛伊精选平面作品展》，2017年1月18日-2月25日，马乐伯平面设计，伦敦
Francis Bacon, Study for a Portrait of Pope Innocent X, 1989, lithograph, 115.6 x 76.8 cm, © The Estate of Francis Bacon. All rights reserved / DACS 2016, Bacon and Freud: Graphic Works, 18 January 2017 – 25 February 2017, Marlborough Graphics, London, marlboroughlondon.com
弗朗西斯·培根《纯真X世教皇肖像画研究习作1989》，1989，平版画，115.6 x 76.8 cm（每幅），©弗朗西斯·培根遗产基金会，《弗朗西斯·培根和卢西恩·佛洛伊精选平面作品展》，2017年1月18日-2月25日，马乐伯平面设计，伦敦
Eli, 2002, etching, edition of 46, 77 x 96 cm, Freud, Lucian (1922-2011) / © The Lucian Freud Archive / Bridgeman Images, Bacon and Freud: Graphic Works, 18 January 2017 – 25 February 2017, Marlborough Graphics, London, marlboroughlondon.com
卢西恩·佛洛伊德，《伊莱》，2002，蚀刻版画，46版，77 x 96 cm © The Lucian Freud Archive / Bridgeman Images，《弗朗西斯·培根和卢西恩·佛洛伊精选平面作品展》，2017年1月18日-2月25日，马乐伯平面设计，伦敦
Self Portrait: Reflection, 1996, etching, edition of 46, 59.4 x 42.7 cm, Freud, Lucian (1922-2011) / © The Lucian Freud Archive / Bridgeman Images, Bacon and Freud: Graphic Works, 18 January 2017 – 25 February 2017, Marlborough Graphics, London, marlboroughlondon.com
卢西恩·佛洛伊德，《肖像画：镜像》，1996，蚀刻版画，46版，59.4 x 42.7 cm，© The Lucian Freud Archive / Bridgeman Images，《弗朗西斯·培根和卢西恩·佛洛伊精选平面作品展》，2017年1月18日-2月25日，马乐伯平面设计，伦敦
Bella in her Pluto t-shirt ， Bacon and Freud: Graphic Works, 18 January 2017 – 25 February 2017, Marlborough Graphics, London, marlboroughlondon.com
卢西恩·佛洛伊德，《身着布鲁托T恤的贝拉》，《弗朗西斯·培根和卢西恩·佛洛伊精选平面作品展》，2017年1月18日-2月25日，马乐伯平面设计，伦敦