Study for Bullfight No.1

"Study for Bullfight No.1" is a compelling oil-on-canvas painting by British artist Francis Bacon from 1969. Part of a series that includes Number 2 and Number 3, this work explores intense Expressionism through distorted forms and visceral imagery. While Bacon’s style often transcended traditional genre painting, his depiction of the bullfight scene encapsulates raw emotion and chaos. Now housed at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, this piece exemplifies Bacon's mastery in manipulating canvas to evoke powerful reactions.