Francis Bacon (British, 1909-1992), Two Men Working in a Field, 1971. Oil on canvas, 78 x 58 in.
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i am always reassured by the bad works of otherwise great artists (though you and i may disagree whether it applies to this picture - he also did some terrible pictures featuring cricket pads)
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This is not a great painting but by no means his worst. He has done some horrid, horrid paintings. I too am reassured by that. If an artist paints only wonderful stuff, he's probably not taking enough risks.
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oh, my consolation is more egotistical and grandiose. it reassures me that my own bad work is not necessarily a disqualifying impediment...
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