Artwork
Study for Reece Mews Interior (Francis Bacon's Studio)
Study for Reece Mews Interior (Francis Bacon's Studio) is a drawing by Michael Clark. It dates from 1982 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This drawing is titled Study for Reece Mews Interior, Francis Bacon's studio.
It was created by Michael Clark between 1982 and 1983.
The drawing is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which is near the studio it depicts.
Clark's work was influenced by Bacon, and this drawing shows that connection.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Clark, Michael.
Overview
This drawing, titled 'Study for Reece Mews Interior,' is a representation of Francis Bacon's studio created by Michael Clark between 1982 and 1983. It is a work on paper that showcases Clark's interpretation of Bacon's workspace.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the cluttered studio where Bacon lived and worked from 1961 until his death in 1992. The artist has captured the disarray of the space, highlighting a grubby mirror and a bare light bulb amidst the chaos.
Technique & Style
Clark employed a mix of charcoal, pastel, and gouache to convey the squalid atmosphere of Bacon's studio. The varying textures and techniques used create a sense of depth, with charcoal used for the background paintbrushes and gouache for the prominent light bulb.
History & Provenance
The drawing was created during Clark's series of portraits of Bacon, with whom he had become acquainted at the Colony Room Club. Following Bacon's death, the contents of his studio were transferred to the Museum of Modern Art in Dublin.
Context
Clark's work was influenced by Bacon's style, and this drawing reflects that connection. The Victoria and Albert Museum, where the drawing is held, is near the studio it depicts, adding to the work's contextual significance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Michael Clark didn’t just paint—he haunted places like Francis Bacon’s old studio in London, sketching every crevice where the paint got thick and the light hit wrong.
