“Head III” is a figurative painting by Francis Bacon, executed in 1949 using oil on canvas. It is a part of Bacon’s “Head” series and belongs to the art movement of Expressionism. The dimensions of the artwork are 82 x 66.5 cm, and it is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork features an enigmatic and distorted human figure, emphasizing anguish and psychological torment, which is characteristic of Bacon’s style. The solitary head, rendered in muted and dark tones, appears almost ghostly against an indistinct background of vertical striations. The figure’s features are blurred and smeared, evoking a sense of isolation and existential despair. The heavy impasto and bold strokes add to the intense emotional impact of the piece, making it a compelling example of Expressionist art.
