Francis Bacon

Edition of 90 with Arabic numbering and 30 E.A. (artist proofs) with Roman numbering. All sheets bear the stamp signature of Francis Bacon having died before signing the completed prints. Inspired by the painting of the same title in the collection of a private collector.

After Seated Figure exemplifies Bacon’s use of perspective to evoke psychological tension and disorientation. Bacon distorts traditional perspective, creating a fractured, inconsistent space where the figure’s body appears twisted and contorted, as though caught between reality and abstraction. The ambiguous chair and contrasting spatial elements enhance the instability of the environment, while the oscillation between flatness and depth adds to the sense of existential isolation.

Bacon uses slanted lines to guide the viewer's gaze, creating a claustrophobic, funnel-like effect, heightening the psychological impact. The distorted figure, with elongated limbs and a contorted posture, seems to embody emotional anguish, with the skewed perspective intensifying the sense of inner turmoil and fragility. Through this disorienting visual technique, Bacon forces the viewer to confront the vulnerability and chaos of the human condition.

For further information on the original painting please visit the Francis Bacon Estate page: https://www.francis-bacon.com/artworks/paintings/seated-figure-7