
Studies of the Human Body
Francis Bacon's *Studies of the Human Body* is a striking offset lithograph printed in colors on Arches paper, showcasing the artist's signature distortion and fragmentation of the human form. The work exemplifies Bacon's visceral approach to figuration, in which bodies appear contorted, isolated, and psychologically charged against stark, often claustrophobic settings. As a lithograph, the piece extends Bacon's haunting visual language into the print medium, preserving the raw intensity and unsettling beauty that define his broader body of work.
- Medium
- Offset lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet.
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Literature: Bruno Sabatier 34; Alexandre Tacou 10
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions & Works on Paper
February 7, 2026
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Sold: $15,480
Lot 25
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