Lucian Freud

Lucian Freud

Lucian Michael Freud, OM, CH (8 December 1922 – 20 July 2011) was a German-born British painter. Known chiefly for his thickly impastoed portrait and figure paintings, he was widely considered the pre-eminent British artist of his time. His works are noted for their psychological penetration, and for their often discomforting examination of the relationship between artist and model.

Read more about Lucian Freud:  Early Life and Family, Early Career, Mature Style, Later Career, Personal Life, Selected Solo Exhibitions

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