Study after Velazquez's portrait of Pope Innocent X by Francis Bacon

Study after Velazquez's portrait of Pope Innocent X 1953

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francisbacon

Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, IA, US

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abstract expressionism

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abstract painting

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impressionist landscape

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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fluid art

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neo expressionist

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acrylic on canvas

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paint stroke

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expressionist

Francis Bacon's 1953 painting *Study after Velazquez's portrait of Pope Innocent X* is a powerful and disturbing interpretation of Diego Velázquez's 17th-century portrait of the Pope. Bacon's painting captures the Pope's intense gaze and contorted expression, amplifying the sense of anxiety and unease. The thick, gestural brushstrokes and dark, shadowy background contribute to the painting's overall sense of dread and claustrophobia. This work exemplifies Bacon's fascination with the human condition, exploring themes of power, mortality, and the fragility of the human form.

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