LUCIAN FREUD British, 1922-2011

Biography

Lucian Freud is considered one of the most important figurative painters of the 20th and 21st centuries. The son of architect Ernst Freud and grandson of Sigmund Freud, Lucian Freud’s early artistic practice was characterized by a meticulously realistic approach to painting. In the mid-1950s, however, Freud diverged from this previous approach in favor of looser brushwork and richer application of color. Freud directed his modified technique and deeply probing gaze toward the discipline of portraiture, which has come to be the core of his oeuvre. Though his style continued to evolve throughout his 70 years of painting, Freud consistently focused on translating his direct perceptions, however subjective, onto the canvas, resulting in portraits that are honest, tender, and psychologically complex.

 

We specialise in original works of art by Lucian Freud. For further information on artwork available through private sales, please do contact info@dellasposa.com or +44 (0)20 3286 1017

Works
  • Lucian Freud, Sketch of Goldie, circa 2003
    Lucian Freud
    Sketch of Goldie, circa 2003
  • Lucian Freud, Before the Fourth, 2004
    Lucian Freud
    Before the Fourth, 2004
  • Lucian Freud, The Egyptian Book, 1994
    Lucian Freud
    The Egyptian Book, 1994
  • Lucian Freud, Head and Shoulders of a Girl, 1990
    Lucian Freud
    Head and Shoulders of a Girl, 1990
  • Lucian Freud, Girl Holding Her Foot, 1985
    Lucian Freud
    Girl Holding Her Foot, 1985
  • Lucian Freud, Head of Bruce Bernard, 1985
    Lucian Freud
    Head of Bruce Bernard, 1985
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Lucian Freud is considered one of the most important figurative painters of the 20th and 21st centuries. The son of architect Ernst Freud and grandson of Sigmund Freud, Lucian Freud’s early artistic practice was characterized by a meticulously realistic approach to painting. In the mid-1950s, however, Freud diverged from this previous approach in favor of looser brushwork and richer application of color. Freud directed his modified technique and deeply probing gaze toward the discipline of portraiture, which has come to be the core of his oeuvre. Though his style continued to evolve throughout his 70 years of painting, Freud consistently focused on translating his direct perceptions, however subjective, onto the canvas, resulting in portraits that are honest, tender, and psychologically complex.

 

We specialise in original works of art by Lucian Freud. For further information on artwork available through private sales, please do contact info@dellasposa.com or +44 (0)20 3286 1017