Three Studies for a Portrait of Lucian Freud 1965

"Three Studies for a Portrait of Lucian Freud" is a triptych painting created by Francis Bacon in 1965. The artwork portrays the renowned artist Lucian Freud, with his face and head depicted in three different positions, against a stark red background. The distorted and fragmented image of Freud's face, painted with thick impasto and expressive brushstrokes, reflects Bacon's signature style, known for its exploration of human vulnerability and psychological intensity. This painting is a testament to Bacon's fascination with portraiture and his ability to capture the essence of a subject through disfiguration and abstraction.