Study of a Baboon
c. 1953
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11 works across 3 institutions
New York holds 11 works by Francis Bacon across 3 institutions, including Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
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.
Collections in this city
Museum of Modern Art
New York · 7 works on display
MoMA holds the world's finest collection of modern and contemporary art — Picasso, Matisse, Pollock, Warhol, Rothko — in a purpose-designed building in Midtown. The permanent collection galleries are extraordinary even without a temporary exhibition.
Painting
c. 1946
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Study for Portrait VII
c. 1953
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Study for Portrait Number IV (After the Life Mask of William Blake)
c. 1956
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Study for Portrait Number IV (After the Life Mask of William Blake)
Museum of Modern Art
c. 1956
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Study for Three Heads
c. 1962
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Three Studies for the Portrait of Henrietta Moraes
c. 1963
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Triptych
c. 1991
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York · 2 works on display
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive art museums — over two million objects spanning 5,000 years. The Impressionist and Post-Impressionist galleries, the European Paintings collection, and the American Wing are particular highlights.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
New York · 2 works on display
The Guggenheim Museum is as much architecture as institution — Frank Lloyd Wright's spiralling rotunda is one of the great buildings of the 20th century, and the collection of modern and contemporary art is among the finest in the world.
About the artist
Francis Bacon
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
Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a CrucifixionStudy after Velázquez's Portrait of Pope Innocent XFigure with Meat
Frequently asked questions
How many Francis Bacon paintings are on display in New York?
Our current data shows 11 Francis Bacon paintings on display in New York, spread across the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and 1 other venue. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in New York has the most Francis Bacon paintings?
Museum of Modern Art holds the largest share, with 7 works by Francis Bacon in New York.
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 →
Planning your visit to New York
New York's major museums are spread across Manhattan — the Metropolitan Museum and Guggenheim are on the Upper East Side (4/5/6 subway), while MoMA is in Midtown and the Whitney is in the Meatpacking District. The Metropolitan suggests a donation rather than charging a fixed fee for New York State residents; out-of-state visitors pay the listed price. Allow a full day for the Met; the other collections are more manageable in a half-day.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.