Francis’s work is defined by its contemporary sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Figure with Meat
Francis Bacon English, born Ireland, 1909–1992

Francis Bacon, London
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Portrait of the Artist by Francis Bacon
Richard Hamilton English, 1922 - 2011

Francis Bacon Walking on Primrose Hill, London
Bill Brandt English, 1904–1983

Armchair
Design attributed to Francis H. Bacon (American, 1856–1940) A. H. Davenport & Company (American, 1875–1910) Boston

The Social Graces
Peggy Bacon American, 1895-1987

Pity the Blind
Peggy Bacon American, 1895-1987

Edtaonisl (Ecclesiastic)
Francis Picabia French, 1879–1953

Têtes-paysage
Francis Picabia French, 1879–1953

Saint Francis
Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640)

Untitled (Match-Woman I)
Francis Picabia French, 1879–1953

In Lovely Blueness No. 2
Sam Francis American, 1923–1994

Saint Francis Kneeling in Meditation
El Greco (Doménikos Theotokópoulos; Greek, active in Spain, 1541–1614)

Circus Parade
Francis Chapin American, 1899-1965

Railway Encroachment
Francis Seymour Haden English, 1818-1910

Red No. 2
Sam Francis American, 1923–1994

Blasted Tree
Jasper Francis Cropsey (American, 1823–1900)

Another Disappearance
Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

The Ecstasy of Saint Francis
Giovanni Baglione (Italian, 1566–1643)

Self-Portrait
Francis Picabia French, 1879-1953