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

After Muybridge - Study of the Human Figure in Motion - Woman Emptying a Bowl of Water and Paralytic Child on all Fours by Francis Bacon
Artist
Francis Bacon
Date
1965
Style
Expressionism
Genre
Figurative
"After Muybridge - Study of the Human Figure in Motion - Woman Emptying a Bowl of Water and Paralytic Child on all Fours" is a compelling canvas that captures dynamic, figurative figures in movement. Executed in oil paints, the work explores themes of human fragility and routine within an Expressionism style, emphasizing emotional depth through distorted forms and vivid color. The composition references movement in art, akin to Muybridge’s photographic studies, emphasizing the natural motion of figures in everyday actions. The painting offers a powerful visual narrative rooted in realistic depiction yet tinged with a raw, emotional intensity.

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