Study of a Nude (1952 – 1953) by Francis Bacon

Study of a Nude - Francis Bacon - 1952 - 1953

Artwork Information

TitleStudy of a Nude
ArtistFrancis Bacon
Date1952 - 1953
Dimensions59.7 x 49.5 cm
Art MovementExpressionism

About Study of a Nude

“Study of a Nude” by Francis Bacon, created between 1952 and 1953, is an exemplary work of the Expressionist art movement. This sketch and study measures 59.7 x 49.5 cm. The artwork reveals Bacon’s exploration of the human form through a raw and intense portrayal of a nude figure.

In the artwork, the central focus is a solitary nude figure seemingly enclosed within a transparent, cube-like structure. The figure stands upright with its arms raised, adding a sense of tension and confinement. The background is rendered in dark, somber hues, accentuating the stark, almost ghostly presence of the figure. The use of intersecting lines and the suggestion of a geometric enclosure add an element of spatial and psychological complexity. The seemingly strained and isolated posture of the figure may reflect themes of existential angst and human vulnerability, consistent with Bacon’s oeuvre.

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