Francis Bacon's Nanny Spooky Dr Jalom remains refreshingly frank

Dr Jalom remains refreshingly frank about his own errors and prejudices

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Francis Bacon's Nanny Spooky Dr Jalom remains refreshingly frankAt the very centre of the life of one of the twentieth centurys greatest artists was the most unexpected of life long influences. The aptly named Jessie Lightfoot shielded the young Francis Bacon from the brutish violence of his bullying father, as well as from his worst self immolating excesses later in life. The tenderness, wit and warmth of this inimitable Nanny stands in illuminating relief to the sulphurous palette that defined Bacons work.