Francis Bacon Studies of Isabel Rawsthorne 1983 Abstract Art Print

This print captures a dual perspective of the subject through Francis Bacon’s distinctive lens, rendered in 1983. The composition uses two side-by-side frames set against a searing cadmium orange backdrop, where the features of the face are blurred into raw, energetic strokes of magenta, lavender, and fleshy pink. The absence of traditional detail emphasizes a psychological presence rather than a literal likeness.

About Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon (1909–1992) was an Irish-born British painter known for raw, distorted figures. Bacon often placed his subjects inside cage-like frames against flat, intense backgrounds. Abstract art uses colour, shape and line instead of recognisable subjects. The original image dates from 1983.

Styling this Francis Bacon print

With its orange, pink and purple palette and vibrant atmosphere, this Francis Bacon print brings instant personality to a wall. As a landscape piece, “Studies of Isabel Rawsthorne” fills the space above a desk or bookcase at 24×36″, while 12×18″ suits a smaller wall, and it is a natural fit for a study or living room. Finish “Studies of Isabel Rawsthorne” with a thin white or oak frame: its orange, pink and purple palette complements mid-century teak, cream walls and rust-coloured textiles.

At a glance

• Type: Francis Bacon print
• Artist: Francis Bacon
• Year: 1983
• Style: Abstract art, Expressionism
• Colours: orange, pink and purple
• Mood: vibrant, minimalist
• Orientation: landscape
• Collections: Francis Bacon Prints, Abstract Art Prints, Expressionist Art Prints