Donegal Man
Donegal Man
Signed Print
Lucian Freud
£3,700-£5,500
$7,500-$11,500 Value Indicator
$7,000-$10,000 Value Indicator
¥35,000-¥50,000 Value Indicator
€4,350-€6,500 Value Indicator
$40,000-$60,000 Value Indicator
¥700,000-¥1,040,000 Value Indicator
$4,900-$7,500 Value Indicator
There aren't enough data points on this work for a comprehensive result. Please speak to a specialist by making an enquiry.
67 x 57cm, Edition of 46, Etching
Auction Results
Track auction value trend
Meaning & Analysis
Donegal Man by Lucian Freud is an etching created in 2007. This artwork presents a candid portrayal of a man from Donegal, Ireland, embodying the artist’s lifelong preoccupation with presence over idealisation. Though created near the end of his career, the etching shows no compromise in intensity or focus. Its stripped-back composition and unvarnished detail align it with Freud’s broader practice, where expression is drawn from the quiet tension of observation.
In Donegal Man, Lucian Freud employs etching to capture the intricate details of human physiognomy. The artwork's depth and texture are achieved through meticulous line work, characteristic of Freud's commitment to realism and emotional intensity. Rooted in the Expressionist tradition, the subject's face is rendered with an honesty that prompts viewers to reflect on identity and emotion.