{"product_id":"bacon-4vo","title":"Francis Bacon, Study After Velázquez's Portrait of Pope Innocent X","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"44905d54-2276-48a5-a124-ade17b72919f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLithograph on Arches paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited to 60 copies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditionally, 20 Artist's Proofs (A.P.) and non-commercial (H.C.: Hors Commerce) prints were produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-signed in pencil by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH.C. 19\/20 (19th of 20 non-commercial prints)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLibrairie Séguier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIRCAM (French National Audiovisual Institute)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaper Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e116.0 × 77.0 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95.0 × 69.0 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReferenced in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBruno Sabatier, \"Francis Bacon: The Graphic Work,\" No. 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexandre Tacou, \"Francis Bacon: Estampes,\" No. 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors are vivid and deep, with no defects such as stains, folds, or fading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**\"Study for Portrait of Pope Innocent X after Velázquez\"** is a representative lithograph from Francis Bacon's iconic \"Pope Series.\" While taking Diego Velázquez's 17th-century masterpiece \"Portrait of Pope Innocent X\" as its starting point, Bacon transformed it into an entirely new contemporary painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterestingly, Bacon, while holding deep respect for Velázquez's original painting throughout his life, never intentionally viewed the original in Rome, stating that he \"feared seeing the actual painting would destroy his image.\" He developed his unique interpretation based on photographs and reproductions, portraying the Pope, a symbol of authority, as an embodiment of human anxiety, loneliness, and the fragility of existence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this work, the Pope seated on his throne appears to be screaming, enclosed by sharp vertical strokes and lines resembling a transparent cage. Such an expression does not deny religious authority but rather reflects Bacon's profound view of humanity: even those in power cannot escape fear and loneliness because they are human.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacon believed that \"by distorting the figure, one can get closer to a truth that photography cannot express.\" Therefore, the distorted figures in this work are not merely abstract representations, but rather forms that more directly convey human spirit and emotion. The deep purple and black background, along with the vibrant colors that make the figure stand out, create both an overwhelming tension and a profound silence, leaving a strong impression on the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in 1989, this work is a particularly important piece among Bacon's prints, produced as an associated publication of IRCAM (French National Audiovisual Institute) and the Centre Pompidou. This work is an **H.C. (Hors Commerce \/ Not for Sale)** edition, produced separately from the regular edition of 60 copies, and this specific print is the 19th of only 20 H.C. editions. Such special editions rarely come to market and are highly valued internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Pope Series\" holds an extremely important position in art history as a collection of works that represent the pinnacle of Francis Bacon's art. This work is a rare piece that reproduces this iconic image with excellent lithographic technique, making it a collector's item combining artistry, historical significance, and rarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a work that symbolizes the thought and expression of Francis Bacon, a master representing 20th-century art, this piece possesses value suitable for a museum-grade collection, and is also an important print work with potential for long-term asset value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-testid=\"bazaar-action-bar-observer\" class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47949475905687,"sku":"bacon-4vo","price":22000000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/bacon-4vo.jpg?v=1782450661","url":"https:\/\/adekat-gallery.com\/en\/products\/bacon-4vo","provider":"ギャルリー亜出果","version":"1.0","type":"link"}