Triptych Inspired by Oresteia of Aeschylus 1981

Francis Bacon's 1981 triptych, *Triptych Inspired by Oresteia of Aeschylus*, explores the themes of violence, guilt, and revenge, all found in Aeschylus's Greek tragedy *The Oresteia*. Bacon's iconic style is present with distorted and contorted figures within a geometrically structured room, suggesting imprisonment and confinement. This disturbing and visceral work exemplifies Bacon's signature style and exploration of the human condition through its grotesque yet captivating portrayal.