“Figures in Movement,” created by Francis Bacon in 1973, is an oil painting on canvas that measures 198 x 147 cm. This work belongs to the Expressionism movement and is characterized by its figurative genre. Currently held in a private collection, the artwork encapsulates Bacon’s signature style of distorted figures and emotional intensity.
The artwork portrays two distorted humanoid figures, seemingly caught in dynamic and contorted postures. The figures are depicted with a sense of fluidity and motion, body parts rendered with a combination of vivid, expressive brushstrokes and soft, shaded areas. The scene is framed by a stark, minimal background, with muted tones juxtaposed against the bold presence of the figures. The floor appears to be littered with torn and scattered pieces of paper, adding an element of disarray and chaos to the composition. The overall ambiance of the painting communicates a sense of existential tension and emotional turbulence, hallmark characteristics of Bacon’s work within the Expressionist movement.
