Francis Bacon Bullfighting Mirror 1990 Abstract Version 5 Art Print

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A vivid orange background highlights a distorted bullfighting scene and a mirrored crowd in this 1990 expressionist work by Francis Bacon.

Available formats: 200 GSM matte print in seven physical sizes or a high-resolution digital file. Frame not included.

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For Francis Bacon Bullfighting Mirror 1990 Abstract Version 5 Art Print, the portrait abstract and mid-century art print and orange palette create a clear focal point for living room displays. Pair it with works from the same artist, movement, or palette for a more coherent gallery wall.

Palette: Orange
Best placed: Living Room
Orientation: Portrait
Formats: Printed Poster / Digital Download
Physical sizes: 8×10″, 11×14″, 12×18″, 16×20″, 18×24″, 20×30″, 24×36″
Printed price from: $14.98
Digital price from: $3.90

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SKU MF-59FOMVVKW3

Tags 1990s, abstract, drawing, mid-century, orange, vibrant

Brand: MerchFuse

Bacon waited until the final years of his life to return to the theme of bullfighting, creating this 1990 distillation of movement and mortality. In this composition, a circular sandy arena sits suspended against a searing orange field, drawing the eye toward a distorted central figure and a charging beast. This print captures the raw, gestural energy of Bacon’s late style, incorporating a vertical mirrored panel that reflects a ghostly, crowded stadium audience.

Beyond the literal depiction of a contest, the work evokes a profound sense of isolation and theatricality. The tension between the vibrant, flat background and the frantic, blurred movement of the subject creates a psychological weight typical of mid-century expressionism. It is a piece that demands attention, inviting the viewer to contemplate the thin line between the spectator and the spectacle in a world of high-stakes drama.

Grouped with abstract art prints, the composition holds its own; expressionist art prints round out the theme.

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Product: Francis Bacon Bullfighting Mirror 1990 Abstract Version 5 Art Print
Formats: Unframed physical print or high-resolution digital file
Print material: 200 GSM matte paper
Physical sizes: 8×10, 11×14, 12×18, 16×20, 18×24, 20×30, and 24×36 inches
Orientation: Portrait
Dominant palette: Orange
Suggested placement: Living Room
Frame: Not included

Product transparency: This listing is offered by MerchFuse. Physical orders contain an unframed print. Selecting Digital File provides a digital artwork file instead of a shipped product. Screen and print colours can vary slightly because displays and printing processes reproduce colour differently.