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Francis Bacon on his work and methods (Part 1)

1985

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In this Emmy Award-winning edition of The South Bank Show, artist Francis Bacon discusses his work and methods in a series of conversations with Melvyn Bragg. The programme paints a vivid portrait of Bacon's private and professional lives, from bars to his studio.

Chapters

• Francis Bacon on his work and methods (Part 2)

  9 min 12 sec

• Francis Bacon on his work and methods (Part 3)

  8 min 52 sec

• Francis Bacon on his work and methods (Part 4)

  10 min

• Francis Bacon on his work and methods (Part 5)

  9 min 59 sec

• Francis Bacon on his work and methods (Part 6)

  6 min 9 sec

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