This comprehensive art book presents a curated selection of works by Francis Bacon spanning nearly four decades, from 1944 to 1982. Authored by Lorenza Trucchi and published in 1989, the volume features 102 plates reproduced in both color and black and white, offering readers an in-depth visual survey of the British painter’s evolution during this pivotal period. Accompanying the illustrations are 12 pages of critical text written in French, providing contextual analysis and insight into Bacon’s artistic practice. The publication serves as a valuable resource for scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts interested in postwar European art and one of the 20th century’s most influential figurative painters.