1946
oil
linen
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1946 oil by Francis Bacon, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a dark, shadowy figure sitting under an umbrella. Above it, a pale, skeletal creature with outstretched arms seems to hover. The background is a deep red, with a rough, almost cage-like structure around the seated figure. The brushstrokes are thick and messy, making everything look raw and intense. The figure’s face is hidden, but the creature above has a blank, almost empty stare. The painting feels chaotic and unsettling, like something from a nightmare. If you like this style, check out impasto—the thick paint technique Bacon used here.
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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