Self-Portrait (1969) by Francis Bacon

Self-Portrait - Francis Bacon - 1969

Artwork Information

TitleSelf-Portrait
ArtistFrancis Bacon
Date1969
Art MovementExpressionism

About Self-Portrait

The artwork, titled “Self-Portrait” and created by Francis Bacon in 1969, is a representative piece of the Expressionism art movement. This genre of artwork, a self-portrait, demonstrates the emotional intensity and personal introspection characteristic of Bacon’s oeuvre.

In this self-portrait, the artist presents a distorted and fragmented visage, reflecting the psychological depth and existential unease that permeates much of his work. The face is rendered with swirling, overlapping strokes of paint in muted tones of grey, brown, and flesh, lending a sense of movement and turmoil. The eyes, though partially obscured, confront the viewer with a disquieting intensity, and the overall composition evokes a haunting, almost spectral quality. This piece encapsulates Bacon’s fascination with the human condition, expressing vulnerability and turmoil through his distinctive, bold, and unflinchingly raw style.

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