The artwork titled “Three Studies of the Human Head,” created by Francis Bacon in 1953, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. The artwork comprises three distinct yet interconnected renditions of a human head, each portrayed with intense and emotive brushstrokes.
In the first segment of the triptych, the human head is depicted in a semi-profile view, captured with a contorted facial expression that suggests anguish or turmoil. The second segment shows the head facing forward, displaying a pronounced scream or cry, thereby evoking a sense of visceral emotion. The final study features the head bent downwards, further emphasizing a feeling of despair or introspection. The dark, heavy use of colors and aggressive brushwork characteristic of Bacon’s style imparts a haunting and evocative quality to the overall composition.
