Francis Bacon after Triptych (1981) inspired by the Oresteia of Aeschylus, 1981 For Sale

Edition

Edition of 150

This remarkable triptych lithograph captures Francis Bacon's visceral interpretation of Aeschylus's ancient Greek tragedy. The three panels present distorted, spectral figures rendered in Bacon's characteristic palette of flesh tones, deep crimsons, and shadowy blacks against ambiguous spatial backgrounds. Each lithographic image reveals the artist's mastery of the medium, translating his familiar painterly techniques of smearing, blurring, and isolating forms onto paper. The figures appear caught in moments of psychological torment, their bodies contorted within suggested architectural spaces that simultaneously contain and expose them. Created in 1981, this work represents Bacon's ongoing dialogue with classical mythology and his ability to extract universal themes of violence, suffering, and fate from ancient sources. The complete sheet format, preserving all three images together on Arches paper with full margins, offers collectors an exceptional example of Bacon's graphic work from his mature period. Signed in pencil and bearing the artist's stamp, this lithograph demonstrates why Bacon remains one of the twentieth century's most influential and collected artists, whose works continue to command significant attention in both museum collections and the international market. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.