Francis Bacon Bullfighting Mirror 1990 Abstract Version 1 Art Print

In the visceral tradition of late twentieth-century expressionism, this composition captures the raw intensity of the arena through distorted forms and a searing orange backdrop. The modern expressionist art print centers on the powerful silhouette of a bull entangled with a fragmented matador, while a vertical mirror reflects a ghostly, monochromatic crowd watching the spectacle from the periphery.

About Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon (1909–1992) was an Irish-born British painter known for raw, distorted figures. Bacon’s work is dramatic and unsettling, and it remains a landmark of post-war painting. Early abstract pioneers included Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian and Hilma af Klint. The original image dates from 1990.

Styling this Francis Bacon print

The geometric style and black, white and orange palette of this Francis Bacon print feel at home in modern and traditional interiors alike. Choose 24×36″ to make “Bullfighting Mirror” the focal point of a study or living room, or 11×14″ to 16×20″ for a bedside or hallway wall. The black, white and orange palette of “Bullfighting Mirror” complements mid-century teak, cream walls and rust-coloured textiles; finish it with a thin black or white frame.

At a glance

• Type: Francis Bacon print
• Artist: Francis Bacon
• Year: 1990
• Style: Abstract art, Expressionism
• Colours: black, white and orange
• Orientation: portrait
• Collections: Francis Bacon Prints, Abstract Art Prints, Expressionist Art Prints