Study for Portrait (1977) by Francis Bacon

Study for Portrait - Francis Bacon - 1977

Artwork Information

TitleStudy for Portrait
ArtistFrancis Bacon
Date1977
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions198 x 147 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Study for Portrait

“Study for Portrait” is an oil on canvas painting created by the artist Francis Bacon in 1977. The artwork, rendered in the genre of expressionism, measures 198 x 147 cm and is part of a private collection.

The artwork depicts a surreal and haunting scene, characteristic of Bacon’s style. At its center is a contorted figure, seated and enshrouded in shadow, which occupies a box-like structure. The figure appears distorted and ghostly, with exaggerated and overlapping forms contributing to a sense of disorientation and unease. The background is stark and dark, offering a stark contrast to the pale, fleshy tones of the figure. The floor in the foreground introduces elements such as scattered pieces of paper and a shadowy figure, further enhancing the sense of disorder and complex narrative. The use of color, shadow, and form evoke intense emotion and convey a deeply unsettling atmosphere, aligning with the tenets of expressionism.

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