Study for a Portrait [looking left],
Francis Bacon (1909 – 1992)
Explore Francis Bacon's (1909-1992) emotionally charged figurative paintings. Known for distorted forms, existential themes & bold expressionism, he remains a cornerstone of modern art. Discover key works & legacy.
About this artwork
- Title: Study for a Portrait [looking left],
- Artist: Francis Bacon
- Year: 1962
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Expressionistic
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Purpose: Accent
- Keywords: irish artist bacon , female portrait study , emotional intensity art
- Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose
Quick Facts
- Title: Study for a Portrait [looking left]
- Notable elements or techniques: Loose brushstrokes, gestural marks, dramatic lighting
- Influences: Lucian Freud
- Movement: Expressionism
- Artist: Francis Bacon
- Location: Private Collection
- Medium: Oil on canvas

