Francis Bacon Bullfighting Mirror, Modern Abstract Art Print

Visceral tension radiates from the canvas where a distorted, blackened form twists within the confines of a circular arena. Against a searing field of cadmium orange, the central figure in this print suggests the raw energy of movement and the psychological weight of the spectacle.

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. Abstract art uses colour, shape and line instead of recognisable subjects. Abstract works let viewers bring their own associations, so they rarely feel the same twice.

Styling this Francis Bacon print

With its orange palette and vibrant atmosphere, this Francis Bacon print brings instant personality to a wall. 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 orange palette of “Bullfighting Mirror” complements mid-century teak, cream walls and rust-coloured textiles; finish it with a simple black or oak frame. Build a gallery wall around “Bullfighting Mirror”: add two or three smaller prints that echo its orange and keep the gaps to 2–3 inches.

At a glance

• Type: Francis Bacon print
• Artist: Francis Bacon
• Style: Abstract art, Expressionism
• Colours: orange
• Mood: vibrant
• Orientation: portrait
• Collections: Francis Bacon Prints, Abstract Art Prints, Expressionist Art Prints