Trigger Warning - Contains references to suicide which some viewers may find distressing. Viewer discretion advised.
Francis Bacon was one of Britain's most important Post-War artists. Discover the inspiration behind 'August Triptych 1972' from his iconic series the 'Black Triptychs' made after the death of his lover, George Dyer.
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