Head Of An Irishman
Head Of An Irishman
Signed Print
Lucian Freud
74 x 56cm, Edition of 46, Etching, 1999
£7,000-£10,500
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Meaning & Analysis
Lucian Freud’s Head of an Irishman (1999) is a sharply observed etching on Somerset wove paper, depicting a male sitter in formal dress. The work reflects Freud’s direct, unsentimental approach to portraiture, capturing both physical presence and psychological weight. It stands as a clear example of his continued engagement with etching into the later stages of his career.
Lucian Freud’s Head of an Irishman is a closely observed etching that reflects his enduring interest in the human face as a site of psychological depth. The subject’s downward gaze and acutely rendered features convey a quiet intensity, while the etched lines bring out the textures of skin and clothing with unembellished clarity. Typical of Freud’s later work, the portrait resists sentimentality, focusing instead on presence and immediacy.
