As the children of Suzy Boyt and Lucian Freud, Rose and Alex saw Francis Bacon many times in their youth. They both recall the close relationship that Freud and Bacon had for many years. Other intriguing memories include Muriel Belcher at the Colony Room, Wheeler's restaurant, Bacon's 7 Reece Mews studio, punk culture, Andy Warhol, and thoughts on painting.
Short biographies of Rose and Alex can be found at the end of the film.
Rose Boyt is the author of 'Naked Portrait: A Memoir of Lucian Freud', published by Macmillan, 30 May 2024. In Naked Portrait Boyt explores her complicated relationship with her beloved father through her diary and other accounts of sitting for him, naked or otherwise.
In our 'Francis Bacon: First Impressions' series of interviews, each interviewee was asked ‘What were your first impressions upon meeting Francis?’ First Impressions is directed by Harriet Vyner and produced by the Estate of Francis Bacon in partnership with HENI Talks.