Head II (1949) by Francis Bacon

Head II - Francis Bacon - 1949

Artwork Information

TitleHead II
ArtistFrancis Bacon
Date1949
Art MovementExpressionism

About Head II

“Head II,” crafted by the artist Francis Bacon in 1949, is a figurative painting that belongs to the Expressionism art movement. This artwork is part of Bacon’s “Head” series and is renowned for its evocative and distorted portrayal of human form.

The artwork depicts a distorted, somewhat grotesque human head that lies motionless on a surface, perhaps a wooden table. The head is enveloped in dark hues of blacks and grays, with elements of white and red creating a stark contrast. The background features vertically streaked patterns that evoke a sense of confinement or entrapment. The overall impression is intense and haunting, invoking strong emotional responses through its abstract form and dark palette. This deliberate manipulation of form and color reflects Bacon’s distinct expressionist style, which seeks to convey deep psychological and emotional undertones.

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