The artwork is titled “Study for a Portrait (looking right)” and was created by Francis Bacon in 1962. It belongs to the art movement Expressionism and is categorized as a sketch and study.
The artwork presents a distorted, abstracted human visage, heavily characterized by its swirling, blurred forms and intense use of shadow and light. The face is barely discernible, with features smeared and seemingly collapsed into each other, generating a haunting and emotionally charged effect. The dark background further accentuates the chaotic and unsettling ambiance of the piece, typical of Bacon’s exploration of the human condition through deformed and tortured forms. The lack of clarity and the prominent ghostly hues suggest a deep inquiry into the depths of human emotion and identity, encapsulating the essence of Expressionism.
