Francis Bacon. L’homme et la bête. Rome many of which are previously

many of which are previously unpublished – photographs

est le grand saint patron de la ville de Naples

roi d'Egypte

but mostly on horseback: from Constantinople to Qaraqorum

Francis Bacon. L’homme et la bête. Rome many of which are previouslyLong considered one of the most important painters of the 20th century, Francis Bacon (1909 1992) was fascinated by animals, which he studied throughout his life through a vast collection of books and photographs devoted to wildlife. By observing animal behavior, he explored the true nature of humanity, reminding us that we are less distant from the animal kingdom than we like to believe. In this magnificent book, focusing on this intriguing aspect of