Seated Figure (S. 5) 1983

Francis Bacon's 1983 painting "Seated Figure (S. 5)" portrays a distorted, fleshy figure seated on a chair. The figure's contorted limbs and blurred features evoke a sense of discomfort and anxiety, characteristic of Bacon's style. The use of thick impasto and vibrant colors further enhances the raw, visceral quality of the artwork. The composition's asymmetry and the figure's distorted reflection in the mirror create a sense of unease and instability. This painting, like many of Bacon's works, explores themes of mortality, the human condition, and the fragility of the body.