Figure in a Landscape (1945) by Francis Bacon

Figure in a Landscape - Francis Bacon - 1945

Artwork Information

TitleFigure in a Landscape
ArtistFrancis Bacon
Date1945
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationTate Britain, London, UK

About Figure in a Landscape

“Figure in a Landscape” is an oil painting on canvas created by Francis Bacon in 1945, representing the Expressionism art movement. This figurative landscape artwork is housed in Tate Britain, London, UK.

The artwork displays a stark and haunting figure seated amidst an indistinct landscape. The use of dark, bold strokes and a somewhat grim color palette creates a sense of desolation and unease. The figure appears to be obscured in parts, blending into the background, which is rendered in a textured and chaotic manner. The composition evokes a haunting atmosphere, typical of Expressionist works, where the emotional weight and turmoil of the human condition are depicted powerfully.

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