The Crucifixion (1933) by Francis Bacon

The Crucifixion - Francis Bacon - 1933

Artwork Information

TitleThe Crucifixion
ArtistFrancis Bacon
Date1933
Art MovementExpressionism

About The Crucifixion

“The Crucifixion,” an artwork created by Francis Bacon in 1933, is a seminal piece within the Expressionism art movement. This figurative painting depicts the harrowing and emotive subject of Christ’s crucifixion through Bacon’s distinctive lens.

The artwork showcases a distorted and abstract figure suggestive of Christ on the cross, rendered in stark, haunting tones. The figure’s form is exaggerated with elongated limbs and a featureless face, emphasizing a sense of agony and fragmentation. A skull-like shape rests to the left of the figure, enhancing the macabre and somber atmosphere. The background is minimalistic, focusing attention on the central figure and evoking a sense of despair and isolation. Bacon’s brushwork is raw and emotive, further aligning with the principles of Expressionism to convey profound emotional intensity. The juxtaposition of the abstract with recognizable human elements in this figurative piece underscores the enduring themes of suffering and sacrifice.

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