After Muybridge - Study of the Human Figure in Motion - Woman Emptying a Bowl of Water and Paralytic Child on all Fours 1965

Francis Bacon's 1965 painting, "After Muybridge - Study of the Human Figure in Motion - Woman Emptying a Bowl of Water and Paralytic Child on all Fours," exemplifies the artist's fascination with human anatomy and movement. The figures, depicted in a distorted and fragmented style, are reminiscent of the early photographic studies of motion by Eadweard Muybridge. The stark, geometric lines and bold, contrasting colors (orange, red, purple) lend the painting a sense of urgency and chaos. The work continues Bacon's exploration of the human condition, challenging conventional notions of beauty and reality. This piece is a powerful example of Bacon's signature style, a blend of expressionism, realism, and surrealism.