Lying Figure No.1 (1959) by Francis Bacon

Lying Figure No.1 - Francis Bacon - 1959

Artwork Information

TitleLying Figure No.1
ArtistFrancis Bacon
Date1959
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions198 x 142 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationNew Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester, UK

About Lying Figure No.1

The artwork “Lying Figure No.1,” created by the eminent artist Francis Bacon in 1959, is an oil on canvas piece classified under the Expressionism movement. It is a figurative painting with dimensions of 198 by 142 centimeters and is currently housed in the New Walk Museum and Art Gallery in Leicester, UK.

In this striking piece, a figure lies in a contorted posture on a green surface, accentuating a sense of unease and tension, which is a hallmark of Bacon’s style. The elongated and distorted limbs, along with the abstract nature of the background, contribute to the emotional intensity and depict a visceral representation of the human form. The use of stark contrasts and vigorous brushstrokes further enhances the raw, emotional impact of the artwork.

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