The artwork, entitled “Triptych – August 1972,” was created by Francis Bacon in 1972. This expressionist piece employs a combination of oil and sand on canvas, measures 198.1 by 147.3 cm, and belongs to the figurative genre within the “Black Triptychs” series. Currently, it is housed at Tate Britain in London, United Kingdom.
The artwork is composed of three panels, each depicting distorted, introspective human figures set against dark, minimalist backgrounds. The central panel features an amorphous figure, suggesting a sense of disintegration or transformation. The surrounding panels each portray a seated figure, marked by a palpable sense of agony and introspection. The muted color palette, combined with the stark contrast of light and shadow, contributes to the overarching somber and haunting atmosphere. The work reflects Bacon’s thematic exploration of the human condition, embodying a raw, visceral expression of emotional and physical suffering.
