William Blake
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- Artist
- Francis Bacon
- Date
- 1955
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Portrait
The painting titled 'William Blake' is a concise portrait by the Irish-born British figurative artist Francis Bacon, created in 1955. This work is part of a series of six portraits inspired by Bacon's viewing of William Blake's life mask at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Bacon's approach reflects elements of Expressionism, emphasizing emotional intensity and the raw, visceral qualities characteristic of his style. The painting captures Blake's enigmatic visage through bold, unsettling brushwork, evoking a haunting and powerful sense of psychological depth.
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