The artwork titled “Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion” by Francis Bacon, created in 1944, is an oil painting on board and is categorized under figurative art within the Expressionism movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 74 x 94 cm, and it is currently housed in Tate Britain, London, UK.
The artwork consists of three panels, each depicting a distorted figure against a stark, vivid orange background. The figures appear grotesque and unsettling, emphasizing themes of torment and anguish. The first panel presents a hunched figure with an elongated neck, partially obscured by a wrap over its head. The middle panel features a creature with an elongated torso and a blindfolded face bearing open jaws. The third panel shows a figure with a contorted, screaming face and extended limbs, seemingly rooted to the ground. The dramatic use of color and form in the artwork evokes a powerful emotional response, characteristic of Bacon’s exploration of human suffering and existential dread.
