Head Of Man I
Head Of Man I
Signed Print
Lucian Freud
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50 x 44cm, Edition of 20, Etching
Medium: Etching
Edition size: 20
Year: 1986
Size: H 50cm x W 44cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: April 2023
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Meaning & Analysis
Lucian Freud’s Head of Man I (1986) is a closely observed etching that presents a male sitter in a moment of quiet reflection. The work reflects Freud’s direct, unflinching approach to portraiture, with fine lines and subtle shading that draw out the sitter’s physical presence and internal focus.
In Head of Man I, Lucian Freud uses etching to focus closely on the structure and expression of the human face. It depicts a close-up view of a man's face, shown from the shoulders up. The sitter's eyes are half closed, his mouth slightly downturned, and his expression appears withdrawn or contemplative. Freud uses densely worked lines and cross-hatching to build the contours of the face and the textures of skin and hair, giving the image a sculptural weight. The etched lines are particularly concentrated around the forehead, cheeks, and neck, emphasising the physical structure and presence of the sitter. The overall tone is one of quiet intensity, typical of Freud’s approach to portraiture, where psychological nuance is drawn out through close observation and deliberate mark-making.
Famed for his representations of the human form, Lucian Freud is one of the 20th Century's most celebrated artists. The grandson of psychoanalyst, Sigmund Freud, the artist confronts the psychological depth and bare complexities of the human body. From his early works to his celebrated nudes and portraits, Freud's canvases resonate with an almost tactile intensity, capturing the essence of his subjects with unwavering honesty. Freud painted only himself, close friends, and family, which floods his work with an intimacy that is felt by the viewer. His pursuit of honesty through portraiture shaped the trajectory of figurative art in the 20th century.
