The artwork named “Lying Figure” was created by Francis Bacon in 1966. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is classified within the genre of genre painting.
The artwork showcases a distorted, evocative figure reclining on what appears to be a bed. The figure is rendered in a series of sinuous, intertwined forms with a palette dominated by muted earth tones, juxtaposed against a deep, intense purple background. The composition reflects Bacon’s signature style of conveying intense emotion and psychological depth through abstract and surreal representations of the human form. The detailed texture and dynamic lines of the figure contrast with the stark, simplistic background, creating a sense of isolation and focus on the subject.