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Giuseppe Ragazzini
Homage to Bacon - Francis Bacon, emotional expressionism, symbolic art, portrait

2005

About the Item

Giuseppe Ragazzini’s Omaggio a Bacon (2005) stands as a seminal piece in the artist's oeuvre, bridging traditional painting with contemporary expressionism. In this oil and mixed-media work, Ragazzini pays tribute to Francis Bacon’s raw emotional power and haunting distortion of form. The central figure, seated and crowned, extends an arm to paint a spectral face floating against a deep blue background—a face that seems to both confront and dissolve under the weight of introspection. Ragazzini’s use of transparent layers, skeletal outlines, and frenetic brushwork echoes Bacon’s exploration of the human psyche but is reinterpreted with a uniquely fragmented composition and symbolic depth. The contrasting color palette, with muted grays, deep blues, and sudden bursts of red, creates a dynamic tension between serenity and anguish. Textural variety—from smooth brushstrokes to rough scratches—adds dimensionality, inviting closer inspection. The work transcends mere homage, becoming a reflection on artistic legacy, mortality, and the self-destructive nature of creative obsession. Ideal for contemporary interiors or collectors seeking profound narrative-driven artwork, Omaggio a Bacon captures a moment of vulnerability suspended in time, where painting becomes both an act of creation and confrontation.
  • Creator:
    Giuseppe Ragazzini (1978, Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    2005
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.2 in (130.05 cm)Width: 51.2 in (130.05 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GR0021stDibs: LU249215636812

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