The artwork “Lying Figure No.1,” created by the eminent artist Francis Bacon in 1959, is an oil on canvas piece classified under the Expressionism movement. It is a figurative painting with dimensions of 198 by 142 centimeters and is currently housed in the New Walk Museum and Art Gallery in Leicester, UK.
In this striking piece, a figure lies in a contorted posture on a green surface, accentuating a sense of unease and tension, which is a hallmark of Bacon’s style. The elongated and distorted limbs, along with the abstract nature of the background, contribute to the emotional intensity and depict a visceral representation of the human form. The use of stark contrasts and vigorous brushstrokes further enhances the raw, emotional impact of the artwork.
