FRANCIS BACON

Based on conversations with Bacon that extended over several years, John Russell's original study revealed much about the man and th e artist. On Bacon's death in 1992, the unique vision and accomplishment of one of the greatest artists of the century could be appr eciated in their totality. In a new final chapter, Russell does just that, as well as discussing Bacon's late work, Bacon's intentio ns and his achievements, both frequently misunderstood, are here set in perspective. John Russell was chief art critic of the New Yo rk Times...[Read more]