Francis Bacon (after) - Seated Figure

Opens 06 June
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Juan Antonio Rodríguez
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Selected by Juan Antonio Rodríguez

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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Francis Bacon – Seated Figure

The work presents a male figure lying on a bench inside an abstract domestic space, defined by clear color fields and an essential perspectival construction. The body is deformed, almost liquefied, with the face contracted in a grimace that recalls the central themes of Baconian poetics: suffering, instability and loss of identity. The rigidity of the architectural environment heightens the contrast with the figure's fragility.

The composition is typical of Francis Bacon's exploration of the human body as a field of emotional and psychological tension. The figure, isolated and vulnerable, appears trapped in a true “visual cage,” one of the artist's most recognizable formal devices. The warm and earthy tones, interrupted by cooler color fields, help to create an atmosphere of discomfort and suspension.

It is a highly impactful image, capable of dominating space and imposing itself as a visual and conceptual focal point. It lends itself particularly to contemporary art collections, representative environments or curatorially styled spaces, where dialogue with the observer is direct and free of decorative mediations.

Original lithograph based on an iconic subject by Francis Bacon, representative of his most mature and immediately recognizable production. A work of great expressive intensity, highly valued by collectors for its historical value and for the emotional power of the image.
All our posters are printed on the original backing, in the edition and in the original format.

These elements are essential to distinguish an authentic print from an unauthorized copy.

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Francis Bacon – Seated Figure

The work presents a male figure lying on a bench inside an abstract domestic space, defined by clear color fields and an essential perspectival construction. The body is deformed, almost liquefied, with the face contracted in a grimace that recalls the central themes of Baconian poetics: suffering, instability and loss of identity. The rigidity of the architectural environment heightens the contrast with the figure's fragility.

The composition is typical of Francis Bacon's exploration of the human body as a field of emotional and psychological tension. The figure, isolated and vulnerable, appears trapped in a true “visual cage,” one of the artist's most recognizable formal devices. The warm and earthy tones, interrupted by cooler color fields, help to create an atmosphere of discomfort and suspension.

It is a highly impactful image, capable of dominating space and imposing itself as a visual and conceptual focal point. It lends itself particularly to contemporary art collections, representative environments or curatorially styled spaces, where dialogue with the observer is direct and free of decorative mediations.

Original lithograph based on an iconic subject by Francis Bacon, representative of his most mature and immediately recognizable production. A work of great expressive intensity, highly valued by collectors for its historical value and for the emotional power of the image.
All our posters are printed on the original backing, in the edition and in the original format.

These elements are essential to distinguish an authentic print from an unauthorized copy.

Discover our range: follow our account so you don’t miss new proposals every week, ideal for enriching your collection and decorating with style.
We ship with insured DHL, in a tube and reinforced cardboard box: your purchase is safe.

Good luck!

#topsellercom #posterauction

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Designer/artist
Francis Bacon (after)
Poster title
Seated Figure
Subject
Art
Condition
A- (fine - tiny imperfections)
Number of objects
1
Height
100 cm
Width
70 cm
Autographed by a famous person
No
ItalyVerified
15639
Objects sold
100%
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