Study for Self-Portrait (1980) by Francis Bacon

Study for Self-Portrait - Francis Bacon - 1980

Artwork Information

TitleStudy for Self-Portrait
ArtistFrancis Bacon
Date1980
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions35.5 x 30.5 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationSutton Place, Guildford, UK

About Study for Self-Portrait

The artwork titled “Study for Self-Portrait” was created by Francis Bacon in 1980. It is rendered using oil on canvas and measures 35.5 by 30.5 centimeters. This piece falls within the Expressionism art movement and serves as a self-portrait. Currently, it is located in Sutton Place, Guildford, UK.

In the artwork, Bacon presents a distorted and somewhat abstract representation of his own face. The facial features are smeared and blurred, creating an almost haunting and unsettling effect that is characteristic of Bacon’s style. The background is a stark, dark tone which further emphasizes the distorted features, invoking a sense of isolation and introspection. This piece starkly illustrates Bacon’s exploration of human identity and existential angst through his distinctive approach to portraiture.

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