“Man Carrying a Child” is an artwork created by Francis Bacon in 1956. The piece, rendered in oil on canvas, is a representative of the Expressionism movement. Measuring 198 by 147 centimeters, this genre painting is part of a private collection.
The artwork depicts a solemn figure of a man, cloaked in a long, flowing garment, as he carries a child. Executed with a restricted color palette dominated by shades of brown and black, the looming darkness enveloping the subjects accentuates the paintings’ somber and evocative mood. The indistinct surroundings and abstract composition reflect Bacon’s characteristic style, allowing for an intense psychological depth and emotional resonance.
