Seated Figure (1961) by Francis Bacon

Seated Figure - Francis Bacon - 1961

Artwork Information

TitleSeated Figure
ArtistFrancis Bacon
Date1961
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationTate Britain, London, UK

About Seated Figure

“Seated Figure,” created by Francis Bacon in 1961, is an oil on canvas piece situated within the expressionist art movement, categorized under the figurative genre. This evocative artwork, currently housed in Tate Britain, London, UK, captures a distinctive and profound representation in its medium.

The artwork exhibits a solitary figure seated on a piece of furniture, enveloped by a backdrop of draped curtains. The figure is depicted with distorted facial and bodily features, a hallmark of Bacon’s expressionist style, suggesting a profound sense of inner turmoil and existential angst. The use of heavy, somber colors, particularly reds and dark hues, enhances the emotional intensity and urgency of the figure’s posed form. The surrounding elements, including the chairs and intricate carpet, add to the psychological complexity, creating a palpable tension and unease. Through potent brushstrokes and abstracted forms, Bacon confronts the viewer with the raw essence of human emotion and introspection.

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