The artwork titled “Three Studies of Isabel Rawsthorne” by Francis Bacon, created in 1967, is a representation from the Expressionism art movement. The genre of this work can be classified as sketch and study, where it intricately delineates a multifaceted portrayal of Isabel Rawsthorne.
The artwork features an intense and somewhat chaotic representation of human figures, showcasing Bacon’s signature style of distortion and abstraction. The central figure is depicted in various overlapping positions, creating a sense of motion and psychological complexity. The use of deep, muted colors and contorted forms evokes a sense of unease and introspection. The composition is divided into three sections, each containing a different study of Isabel Rawsthorne, highlighting different aspects of her presence and character. The setting appears to be somewhat domestic, with a figure reaching out, another emerging from what seems to be a doorway, and a third portrayed in a state of movement, all characterized by distorted facial features. The background elements are minimalistic, further emphasizing the focus on the figures and their expressive forms.