Francis Bacon - Three Studies for Figures at an Exhibition, or There Black Triptych.
This section features pages from a graphic novel in progress about the 20th Century painter.
Portrait of the Artist - London, 1971.
This section follows Francis on a single day, as he prepares for his prestigious Paris exhibition, and struggles to get peace to paint.
Three Studies for Figures at an Exhibition - The Muse.
This section looks at Francis through the eyes of his model and muse George. They're over in Paris for the exhibition launch, and Francis is neglecting him...
Three Studies for Figures at an Exhibition - The Critic
This section follows Bacon's art critic friends. In Paris, for the Bacon exhibition launch, the critics discuss the dysfunctional relationship between Francis and his muse George... until they get some shocking news.
Three Studies for Figures at an Exhibition - The Gallerist.
This section will follow Tara, the 'new girl' at Bacon's art dealers, as she's given an impossible task at the exhibition launch. This section has not been drawn yet, but the sequence below shows Tara through Bacon's eyes in the opening chapter.
Portrait of the Artist - Paris, 1972.
This final section will rejoin Francis, as he returns to Paris to come to terms with events there.