The artwork, “Portrait of George Dyer in a Mirror,” was created by the artist Francis Bacon in 1968. This piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement, measures 198 by 147 centimeters, and falls under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork prominently features a depiction of George Dyer, seated and reflected in a mirror. The portrayal is rendered with characteristic Expressionist distortion, emphasizing emotional intensity over realistic representation. The composition places Dyer in the center with his reflection on the left side. His form is elongated and twisted, embodying a raw and visceral quality that is signature to Bacon’s style. The surrounding space, devoid of intricate details, focuses the viewer’s attention on the subject and his mirrored image, reflecting Bacon’s thematic exploration of identity and existential anxiety.
