Sometimes streaky British painter? (5)

I believe the answer is:

bacon

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'painter?' is the definition.
(Francis Bacon)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for bacon that I've seen before include "The meat to bring home for success" , "Breakfast food" , "English philosopher, d.1626 - Irish painter, d. 1992" , "Meat one can bring home" , "English breakfast staple" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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