Francis Bacon Triptych August 1972 Modernist Art Print

Emerging from the visceral intensity of mid-20th-century British figurative painting, this print captures the raw emotional landscape of grief and memory. The composition displays three distinct panels where isolated figures are framed by stark black doorways, set against a minimalist ground of cool grays and earthy beige.

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. Expressionist art uses distorted forms and intense colour to show inner feeling. The original image dates from 1972. Expressionist artists used bold colour and distorted forms to convey feeling rather than appearance.

Styling this Francis Bacon print

The geometric style and brown palette of this Francis Bacon print feel at home in modern and traditional interiors alike. In a study or living room, hang “Triptych August” above a desk or bookcase: 20×30″ or 24×36″ for impact, 12×18″ for a smaller wall. The brown palette of “Triptych August” suits walnut furniture, leather and warm lighting; finish it with a slim walnut or black frame.

At a glance

• Type: Francis Bacon print
• Artist: Francis Bacon
• Year: 1972
• Style: Expressionism, Modernism
• Colours: brown
• Orientation: landscape
• Collections: Francis Bacon Prints, Expressionist Art Prints, Modernist Art Prints