Head Of Bruce Bernard
Head Of Bruce Bernard
Signed Print
Lucian Freud
£6,500-£10,000
$13,500-$21,000 Value Indicator
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€7,500-€11,500 Value Indicator
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¥1,230,000-¥1,900,000 Value Indicator
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30 x 30cm, Edition of 50, Etching
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Meaning & Analysis
Head Of Bruce Bernard, created in 1985 by Lucian Freud, is an etching that captures the introspective visage of Bruce Bernard. This work exemplifies Freud's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to convey profound psychological depth, fitting seamlessly within his celebrated oeuvre of portraiture.
Lucian Freud’s Head of Bruce Bernard is a tightly framed etching that captures the introspective presence of its sitter with stark clarity. Measuring 295 x 295 mm, the work relies on fine, deliberate lines to draw out the weight of Bernard’s downward gaze and the quiet tension in his expression. Freud’s longstanding friendship with Bernard - a photographer and picture editor - lends the portrait a personal dimension, deepening its sense of psychological intimacy. Like much of Freud’s portraiture, the etching resists embellishment, focusing instead on the unfiltered presence of the subject.