The artwork, titled “Triptych March 1974,” was created by Francis Bacon in 1974. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is a figurative work that forms part of Bacon’s “Black Triptychs” series. The dimensions of the triptych are 198 x 147.5 cm.
“Triptych March 1974” presents three interconnected canvases, each depicting a solitary, distorted figure. The central figure, rendered in a swirling mass of gray and white tones, appears to be caught in a moment of intense emotional or physical turmoil, its form both emerging and receding into the dark backdrop. The outer panels present two more figures, each engaged in enigmatic, almost ritualistic gestures. The stark and oppressive black background contrasts sharply with the illuminated, almost ghostly presence of the figures, evocatively linking themes of existential suffering and introspection. The use of shadow, light, and abstract forms highlights Bacon’s exploration of human vulnerability and anguish, typical of his work within the Expressionist paradigm.
