Oedipus and the Sphinx after Ingres
c. 1983
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Lisbon's Berardo Collection Museum 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.
Berardo Collection Museum
💎 Hidden GemLisbon · 1 work on display
Planning your visit to Lisbon
Lisbon's museums are hilly and require trams or taxis to move between efficiently. The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga and the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum are both world-class but widely separated — plan one per day. Entry to national museums is free on Sunday mornings.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.