Lucian Freud
Kai, 1991-2
etching, edition of 40
31 1/4 x 25 in. / 79.3 x 63.5 cm
“I am never inhibited by working from life. On the contrary, I feel more free; and I can take liberties which the tyranny of memory would not allow. I would wish my art to appear factual, not literal.” – Lucian Freud
Marlborough Graphics is pleased to present an exhibition of etchings by Lucian Freud. Featuring exceptional etchings made in the latter half of Freud's career, this presentation coincides with The National Gallery's landmark exhibition Lucian Freud: New Perspectives, 2022.
From 1982, Freud created 60 published prints until his death in 2011. These etchings embodied the same unflinching realism that characterised his oil paintings. Freud’s approach to etching was informed by his painting: By placing the etching plate upright on an easel, he was able to meticulously etch from life. The subjects he etched, such as Sophie de Stempel, Ali Boyt and Marilyn Gurland, were familiar sitters for Freud and would often appear in similar poses in his oil paintings.
This exhibition features a selection of etchings from Freud's most celebrated period and is on view at Marlborough London until 21 January 2023
Lucian Freud
After Constable’s Elm, 2003
Lucian Freud
Blond Girl, 1985
Lucian Freud
Garden in Winter, 1997
Lucian Freud
Head of Ali, 1999
Lucian Freud
Kai, 1991-92
Lucian Freud
Large Head, 1993
Lucian Freud
Lord Goodman in his Yellow Pyjamas, 1987
Lucian Freud
Naked Man on a Bed, 1987
Lucian Freud
Portrait Head, 2001
Lucian Freud
Self -Portrait: Reflection, 1996
Lucian Freud
Solicitor’s Head, 2003
Lucian Freud
The Painter's Garden, 2003-4
This major exhibition charts seven decades of painting by Lucian Freud, from his early work to his large-scale naked portraits. The show attempts to move beyond Freud's celebrity and focus on his commitment to painting, 'bringing to light new perspectives on a lifetime’s work.'
Image: Diego Delso, delso.photo, License CC-BY-SA
