| Description | 1. Roland Penrose Writings on Bacon.
1.1. 'Francis Bacon'; in catalogue of Francis Bacon exhibition at Galerie Rive Droite, Paris, 1957; and related papers.
1a) ms. (draft); poetic text (not an essay).
1b) Related papers: review of the Bacon exhibition by Y. Hagen - cutting from New York Herald Tribune, 20.2.1957 (also reviews the exhibitions of Ivon Hitchens & Lynn Chadwick on at the Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris).
1.2. Article on, n.d.; feature in Vogue, showing photo of Francis Bacon by John Deakin & reproduction of artwork: cutting, 2pp.
2. Exhibition: Francis Bacon, Institute of Contemporary Arts, Jan. 1955.
2.1. Private view invitation - printed card.
3. Francis Bacon exhibition, Japan, June - Nov. 1983: loan of The Poet (Head of a Man) from Penrose Collection.
3.1. Correspondence between British Council & Roland Penrose, with loan & transport forms, 24.1.1983 - 17.5. 1983.
3.2. Sale from Roland Penrose Collection to Mayor Gallery, March 1984.
3.2.1. Note on payment for the sale, 29.3.1984, by Antony Penrose, 1p.
3.2.2. Receipt.
4. Leiris, Michel book: 'Francis Bacon Full Face and in Profile' (published by Phaidon).
4.1. Prospectus for the book - large illustrated pamphlet. |