“Three Studies for Portrait of Henrietta Moraes” is an artwork created by the artist Francis Bacon in 1969. This piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. The artwork is composed of three panels, each portraying a distorted and abstract depiction of the subject, Henrietta Moraes.
In the artwork, Bacon employs his characteristic techniques to convey intense emotion and psychological depth. Each panel presents a different angle and interpretation of the face, marked by vigorous brushstrokes and vibrant colors. The distorted features and fragmented forms evoke a visceral and unsettling emotional response, reflecting Bacon’s exploration of human suffering and existential angst. The triptych format accentuates the fragmented and multifaceted nature of the human condition as seen through Bacon’s artistic lens.