25 september 2013

Francis Bacon #6





"In 1961, Francis Bacon moved to a new studio on Reece Mews, moments away from South Kensington junction and his former premises on Cromwell Place.

Converted from a former horse stable, Bacon would maintain the studio for the rest of his life.

Despite his wealth and fame, the Reece Mews property remained starkly simple.

The artist occupied only the upper level, which was reached via a dangerously narrow staircase (presumably, his large canvases were hoisted through the upper balcony door).

The toilet was squeezed out on the landing, as was the kitchen… which also contained a bath! During the colder months, Francis would light the cooker’s gas hob and use it to heat the room up whenever he took a dip!
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Essentially, the South Kensington studio was for working and sleeping in only." (bron: View from the Mirror)




Francis Bacon, London, 1967. (bron: Magnum Photos, foto's: Ian Berry)

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