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Irish-born to English parents, Francis Bacon originally settled in London to build a name for himself as a furniture designer. Quickly turning away from this path, he switched to painting and almost immediately began getting recognition for his new interest. His major impact on the art world began with his "Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion." Though he was initially inspired by Surrealism, Bacon's work was frequently influenced by the imagery of the old masters, usually translated into blurred and gory figures imprisoned in unspecific, architectural settings. A perfectionist, Bacon destroyed a great deal of his output, yet is still regarded as Britain's most important post-war artist.