Francis Bacon: A Chronicle of Anguish and the Human Condition Born in Dublin, Ireland, on October 28th, 1909, Francis Bacon’s life was one marked by a profound sense of unease and an unrelenting exploration of the darker aspects of human existence. Initially pursuing a career as an interior decorator and bon vivant – a lifestyle he famously indulged in throughout his middle years – Bacon only began to seriously dedicate himself to painting in his late twenties, a decision fueled by a persistent feeling that he hadn’t yet discovered subjects capable of sustaining his artistic interest. This d…