Studies From the Human Body: A Triptych (1979) by Francis Bacon

Studies From the Human Body: A Triptych - Francis Bacon - 1979

Artwork Information

TitleStudies From the Human Body: A Triptych
ArtistFrancis Bacon
Date1979
Dimensions198 x 147 cm
Art MovementExpressionism

About Studies From the Human Body: A Triptych

“Studies From the Human Body: A Triptych,” created by Francis Bacon in 1979, is an exemplary piece of the Expressionism art movement, marked by its intense emotional depth and complexity. This artwork, categorized under the genre of sketch and study, measures 198 x 147 cm. The triptych format delivers a visual narrative through three panels, each featuring distinct human forms.

The artwork reveals a profound exploration of the human body, rendered with raw anatomical realism and emotional intensity against a stark, vivid orange background. The left panel depicts a solitary figure seated on a ledge, its muscular structure and contours emphatically defined, conveying a sense of vulnerability and contemplation. The central panel intensifies the narrative with a figure lying on a round surface, immersed in a state of distress or introspection, amplified by the dark backdrop. The right panel presents another solitary figure, crouched and somber, reflecting an equally profound sense of introspection. The overall composition invokes a visceral response, drawing the viewer into a complex interplay of human emotion and form, characteristic of Bacon’s expressive style.

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