The artwork is titled “Self-Portrait” and was created by Francis Bacon in 1987. Utilizing oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement. With dimensions of 35.5 x 30.5 cm, it stands as a distinct self-portrait. Currently, the artwork is held in a private collection.
The artwork captures a haunting and evocative visage, characteristic of Bacon’s style. It depicts a face rendered with a palpable sense of distortion and intensity, utilizing a muted palette of pinks and purples. The brushwork is vigorous, with an almost disconcerting application of paint that brings a raw, emotional quality to the fore. The background is dark, further highlighting the contours and texture of the face, and lending an even more intense focus to the features. The use of light and shadow is deliberately unsettling, emphasizing the artist’s interest in the human condition and his mastery of pathos and psychological depth.
