Study of a Figure in a Landscape (1952) by Francis Bacon

Study of a Figure in a Landscape - Francis Bacon - 1952

Artwork Information

TitleStudy of a Figure in a Landscape
ArtistFrancis Bacon
Date1952
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions198 x 137 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Study of a Figure in a Landscape

“Study of a Figure in a Landscape,” created by Francis Bacon in 1952, is an evocative work rendered in oil on canvas. With dimensions of 198 x 137 cm, this Expressionist painting is notable for its powerful emotional impact and dynamic composition. It belongs to the genre of landscape painting and is presently held in a private collection.

The artwork presents a solitary figure situated amidst a vast, undulating landscape filled with tall grass and abstracted forms of trees. The palette is dominated by earthy tones, with occasional flecks of green in the grass and a backdrop imbued with a deep, almost oppressive blue sky. The figure appears shadowy and almost ethereal, seemingly emerging from or retreating into the scene, which is imbued with a sense of tension and foreboding. The brushstrokes are vigorous and energetic, characteristic of Bacon’s expressive style, infusing the scene with a palpable sense of movement and emotional depth.

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