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Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam holds 1 work by Francis Bacon (1909–1992) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Bacon was one of the most significant figurative painters of the 20th century, known for his raw, distorted depictions of the human figure that convey isolation and psychological anguish. Born in Dublin, he spent most of his career in London. His chaotic Reece Mews studio is now preserved at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane.
Works by Francis Bacon are protected by copyright — images cannot be displayed. Each result links to Wikidata, where you can find the museum's own listing for the work.
Amsterdam · 1 work on display
Amsterdam's museum of modern and contemporary art and design, with particular strength in Dutch Expressionism, De Stijl, and Cobra. The permanent collection includes important works by Mondrian, Kandinsky, and Malevich.
From Muybridge 'The Human Figure in Motion: Woman Emptying a Bowl of Water / Paralytic Child Walking on All Fours'
c. 1965
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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
c. 1965
About the artist
British/Irish · Expressionism · 1909–1992
Bacon was one of the most significant figurative painters of the 20th century, known for his raw, distorted depictions of the human figure that convey isolation and psychological anguish. Born in Dublin, he spent most of his career in London. His chaotic Reece Mews studio is now preserved at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane.
Key works
How many Francis Bacon paintings are on display in Amsterdam?
Our current data shows 1 Francis Bacon painting on display in Amsterdam, held at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
Which museum in Amsterdam has the most Francis Bacon paintings?
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam holds all 1 known Francis Bacon work in Amsterdam.
Where else can I see Francis Bacon's paintings?
Francis Bacon's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Francis Bacon →
The Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk Museum are all on the Museumplein and can be visited in a single day. Pre-book the Van Gogh Museum online — it sells out regularly. The Museumkaart (Museum Card) offers unlimited access to over 400 Dutch museums for one year and pays for itself quickly.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.