Portrait Head I
Portrait Head I
Signed Print
Lucian Freud
£4,150-£6,000
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73 x 57cm, Edition of 46, Etching
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Meaning & Analysis
Lucian Freud’s Portrait Head I (2001) is an etching that presents a close view of a female sitter, rendered with Freud’s typical focus on surface, weight, and psychological presence. The figure is shown frontally, her expression restrained, with eyes slightly downcast and lips closed. The hair and striped scarf are drawn with particular attention, creating contrast with the more open handling of the face.
In Lucian Freud’s Portrait Head I, the etched lines are densely layered, especially around the eyes and mouth, where subtle variations in tone suggest both texture and mood. Freud’s interest lies not in idealisation but in close observation - the sitter appears absorbed in her own thoughts, with an inward-facing gaze. The work continues Freud’s preoccupation with direct portraiture, and reflects his engagement with the subtle nuances of human flesh and expression.