“The mystery lies in the irrationality by which you make appearance - if it is not irrational, you make illustration.”
Quote by Francis Bacon
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Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon, a renowned philosopher, politician, and writer, served as the Lord Chancellor of England. He is best known for his profound philosophical thoughts and extensive literary works, which have had a lasting impact on the world. more
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Source: Francis Bacon, recent paintings, 1968-1974: March 20-Jun 29, 1975, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York : [catalog].
“Painting is the pattern of one's own nervous system being projected on canvas.”
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“I'm just trying to make images as accurately as possible off my nervous system as I can.”
“I loathe my own face, and I've done self-portraits because I've had nobody else to do.”
Source: Francis Bacon: portraits and heads
“It is a great happiness when men's professions and their inclinations accord.”