The artwork titled “Sand Dune,” created by Francis Bacon in 1981, is an oil painting that belongs to the Expressionism art movement. It measures 198 x 147 cm and is classified as a figurative piece. Currently, the artwork resides in a private collection.
In “Sand Dune,” Bacon utilizes bold and abstracted forms to create a dramatic composition. The scene features an ambiguous, somewhat industrial setting, defined by sharp, geometrical lines juxtaposed with more organic forms. A turbulent blur of rust and sand-like hues dominates the central area, adding an element of motion and chaos, contrasting with the static architectural elements. The muted color palette, which includes grays, blues, and earthy tones, enhances the somber and enigmatic atmosphere of the painting. The unsettling, almost surreal quality of the artwork reflects Bacon’s characteristic style, probing into the themes of distortion and the human condition.