Miroir de la Tauromachie

Details

Francis Bacon (1909-1992)
Miroir de la Tauromachie
the complete portfolio, comprising the set of four lithographs in colours, with text in French by Michel Leiris
1990
printed on folded sheets of Arches wove paper, with letterpress text on the inside pages
each lithograph signed in pencil, copy number 68 (from the edition of 150)
published by Galerie Lelong, Paris
loose (as issued), with the original canvas-covered presentation box
framed
510 x 385 mm. (portfolio)

Literature

Sabatier 29-30

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Lot Essay

Michel Leiris's Miroir de la Tauromachie was the first book Bacon received from the author at the beginning of their long and close friendship. Bacon identified in Leiris's writing a similar struggle to understand the underlying intimacy and violence of existence. The theme of the Corrida, by nature a violent demonstration, struck a chord with Bacon who went on to produce a number of studies on the subject, thereby beginning the collaborative association which would greatly influence both author and artist.

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