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Francis Bacon paintings in Ghent

British/Irish · 1909–1992

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1 work across 1 institution

Ghent's Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst holds 1 work by Francis Bacon (1909–1992) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.

Bacon's paintings are violent, compressed, and deeply psychological — bodies in his triptychs writhe in isolation against raw colour fields. In person, the physical density of his paint — applied with rags, brushes, and chance — gives the figures a presence that reproductions reduce to shock.

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.

Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst

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Ghent · 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.

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Q22250431

c. 1955

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Q22250431

Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst

c. 1955

Planning your visit to Ghent

Ghent's Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) and the SMAK (contemporary art) are both near the Citadelpark, a short tram ride from the city centre. Ghent is very walkable and less crowded than Bruges. The Ghent City Card includes most museums and a canal boat trip.

Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.