Study for a Portrait of John Edwards (1985) by Francis Bacon

Study for a Portrait of John Edwards - Francis Bacon - 1985

Artwork Information

TitleStudy for a Portrait of John Edwards
ArtistFrancis Bacon
Date1985
Art MovementExpressionism

About Study for a Portrait of John Edwards

The artwork is titled “Study for a Portrait of John Edwards,” created by the artist Francis Bacon in 1985. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study.

In the artwork, a solitary figure is depicted seated on a stool within what appears to be an austere, almost geometrically confined space. The figure’s posture is hunched, and the face is rendered in a distorted manner, characteristic of Bacon’s technique. The background is largely devoid of intricate detail, focusing the viewer’s attention on the subject’s morose and enigmatic presence. The use of muted, earthy tones adds to the somber and contemplative atmosphere of the artwork, contributing to the emotional intensity that is a hallmark of Expressionism.

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