Figure 1961

Francis Bacon's "Figure" from 1961 is a striking example of his signature style. The painting features a distorted, elongated figure in shades of grey and black, set against a muted background. Bacon's exploration of the human form, often emphasizing vulnerability and anguish, is evident in the contorted pose and the intense gaze of the subject. The painting exemplifies the artist's focus on raw emotion and the complexities of the human condition, making it a key work in the development of figurative expressionism.