1953
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1953 oil by Francis Bacon, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a shadowy figure sitting in a chair. The background is dark, almost black, with sharp yellow lines making a cage-like shape. The person’s face is blurred, and their body is wrapped in loose, dark clothing. The artist used thick, rough brushstrokes to create texture, especially on the face and clothing. The lighting is dramatic, with bright spots on the figure’s hands and head. Next, look up *impasto* to see how artists use thick paint like this.
Francis Bacon (28 October 1909 – 28 April 1992) was an Irish-born British figurative painter known for his raw, unsettling imagery.
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