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Study of a Baboon, Francis Bacon, 1953
Francis Bacon, portraitFrancis BaconEnglish, 1909–1992

Study of a Baboon

1953 · Painting

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Where is “Study of a Baboon” now? The Museum of Modern Art, MoMA, Floor 2, New York. Yes, on view now. Checked September 22, 2026.

The Museum of Modern Art

New York, United States

RoomMoMA, Floor 2

Open now· until 7:00 PM

On public display.

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Accession number
1198.1979

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PaintingsOilBritish paintingPost-war art20th century

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