Portrait of Isabel Rawsthorne

Portrait of Isabel Rawsthorne by Francis Bacon
Artist
Francis Bacon
Date
1966
Style
Expressionism
Genre
Portrait
Location
Tate Modern
The Portrait of Isabel Rawsthorne depicts the influential British painter and muse, known for her diverse talents as a painter, scenery and costume designer, and occasional artists' model. Created using Oil on Canvas, the painting exudes a sense of Expressionism through its bold brushstrokes and intense emotional character. Rawsthorne's intriguing life included working in black propaganda during WWII and associating with avant-garde artists like Jacob Epstein, Alberto Giacometti, and Francis Bacon, situating her within a vibrant bohemian community that profoundly influenced her artistic style and legacy.

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