Study For Portrait Of Pope Innocent X After Velasquez
Francis Bacon's Study for Portrait of Pope Innocent X After Velasquez reworks Velazquez's 1650 papal portrait into something raw and unsettling. Rendered in smoky grays, burnt orange, cream, and dark brown, the pope's figure seems to dissolve into shadow, caught mid-scream against a void-like backdrop - a haunting piece of dark art that captures existential dread rather than religious authority. This faceless portrait sits firmly within the abstract art tradition Bacon helped define, turning a classical composition into something disquieting and modern.
It's a striking choice for anyone drawn to bold, intellectually charged pieces - an office decor statement for a study or gallery wall, or a bedroom decor accent for those who like their art unsettling. Art lovers who appreciate contemporary art history will recognize this as one of Bacon's most iconic reinterpretations, a piece that consistently ranks among trending now favorites for lovers of modern art.
- Printed on premium 330gsm archival-grade, acid-free cotton rag paper with a hot press smooth matte finish for luxurious texture and vibrant color accuracy
- Available in multiple finishes: Archival Matte, Cold Press, Semi-Gloss, Metallic, Glossy, or Somerset Velvet
- Rolled packaging or framed options with Black, White, or Oak wood frames (frame face width 0.875", depth 1.125"), ready to hang with optical-grade clear acrylic
- Fade-resistant aqueous pigment inks ensure vibrant color reproduction for over 100 years
Colors may vary slightly from your screen; prints appear more vibrant in person.
Ships from the US within 1-3 business days. Delivery to US: 3-7 days. International (EU/UK/other): dispatched within 3-5 days.
Custom sizes available upon request - just message us.
We bring the unsettling brilliance of twentieth-century masters like Bacon into contemporary spaces, one print at a time.
FRAMED AND UNFRAMED PRINTS
FRAMED PRINTS
Our solid wood frames measure 0.875" on the front face with a 1.125" depth, available in three finishes: oak, black and white. Each frame is fitted with optical-grade clear acrylic that protects the artwork without colour distortion, and arrives with hanging hardware installed - ready to hang.
UNFRAMED PRINTS
Our posters are printed on 330gsm hot press smooth matte fine art paper - archival-grade, acid-free, 100% cotton rag. Fade-resistant pigment inks render every detail pin-sharp and keep colours vibrant for over 100 years. Prints ship rolled in protective packaging.
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