Lying Figure

"Lying Figure" (Version No. 2) is a striking 1968 oil-on-canvas painting by British artist Francis Bacon. It depicts Henrietta Moraes in a reclining pose on a bed, forming part of Bacon's ongoing series of collapsed figures that explore themes of vulnerability and existential despair. This rendition is often regarded as the more successful of the two versions, emphasizing Bacon's mastery of Expressionism and his fascination with the human form. While rooted in genre painting, the work's intense emotional content aligns with broader avant-garde movements.