The artwork titled “Seated Figure (S. 5)”, created in 1983 by Francis Bacon, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is categorized under the figurative genre.
The artwork portrays a seated figure that is painted with an abstract, distorted style typical of Francis Bacon’s oeuvre. The figure is seated on a chair, set against a background divided into two tonal planes. The left side of the background is dark, while the right features a reflective surface, potentially a mirror, which enhances the distortion of the figure. Bold, circular lines seem to intersect with the figure’s head and upper body, adding to the sense of instability and dynamic tension. The figure’s form is characterized by deformed and almost grotesque anatomy, with soft pastel hues contrasting starkly against the darker elements. The use of color and form emphasizes feelings of existential distress and introspection, consistent with the themes commonly explored in Expressionist artwork.