Francis Bacon died today – 16 years ago

Painter (of “Painting (1946)” and many other pieces) Francis Bacon was born on October 28, 1909 in Dublin, Ireland. He said, “Picasso is the reason why I paint. He is the father figure, who gave me the wish to paint.” [Well, you gotta start somewhere.]... Mr. Bacon died on April 28, 1992 in Madrid, Spain.

Francis Bacon died today – 382 years ago

Author (of “Novum Organum” (1620)) Francis Bacon was born on January 22, 1561 in Strand, London, England. He said, “The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not when it misses." [Talk about coincidence.]... Mr. Bacon died on April 9, 1626 in Highgate, London, England.