LUCIAN FREUD "DONEGAL MAN" ETCHING, 2006
Lucian Freud (1922-2011) was a seminal figure in 20th-century British art, celebrated for his raw and psychologically charged exploration of the human form.
With his distinctive figurative intensity, Freud captured friends, family, and lovers in a signature brand of realism that he refined over a seven-decade long career. The artist revitalized traditional portraiture in England by imbuing his images with visceral complexity and exposing his subjects in harsh, often unsettling poses that reveal their vulnerability.
Freud's style is renowned for its striking emphasis on texture and physicality. His portraits are remarkably unsentimental and veer on harsh. Perhaps the most defining characteristic of his oeuvre is the artist's bold mastery of light and shadow. Freud accentuates every detail of his subjects with frenetic strokes and dramatic contrasts, carving out contours and imperfections with deliberate unflinching precision.
Although Freud produced several prints early in his career, he took a 30-year hiatus before reconnecting with the medium in 1982. As with the rest of his practice, each etching demanded months of work and many sittings, deepening the intrigue and complexity of his printmaking.
Completed in the last chapter of his career, "Donegal Man" offers a pared-back example of the artist's signature aesthetic. Freud captures his subject in a quiet moment of contemplation, his eyes distant, lost in thought. Soft, undulated shadows ripple through the man's face, emphasizing his deep and pensive expression.
The sitter, Pat Doherty, was painted by the artist twice, enduring 185 three-hour sittings to complete both works.
This work, along with Freud’s relentless dedication to his process, embodies the artist's unparalleled ability to merge realism with psychological depth. The result is a poignant impression of vulnerability and introspection.
Today, Freud's work can be found in prominent collections across the globe, including the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa), Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam), and the National Portrait Gallery, to name a few.
Questions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720
Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.
"Donegal Man"
2006
Etching on Somerset paper
Initialed and numbered by artist, lower margin
From an edition of 46
17.75"H 15"W (image)
26.25"H 22.5"W (work)
Framed
Very good condition
Published by Acquavella LLC, New York
Lucian Freud (1922-2011) was a seminal figure in 20th-century British art, celebrated for his raw and psychologically charged exploration of the human form.
With his distinctive figurative intensity, Freud captured friends, family, and lovers in a signature brand of realism that he refined over a seven-decade long career. The artist revitalized traditional portraiture in England by imbuing his images with visceral complexity and exposing his subjects in harsh, often unsettling poses that reveal their vulnerability.
Freud's style is renowned for its striking emphasis on texture and physicality. His portraits are remarkably unsentimental and veer on harsh. Perhaps the most defining characteristic of his oeuvre is the artist's bold mastery of light and shadow. Freud accentuates every detail of his subjects with frenetic strokes and dramatic contrasts, carving out contours and imperfections with deliberate unflinching precision.
Although Freud produced several prints early in his career, he took a 30-year hiatus before reconnecting with the medium in 1982. As with the rest of his practice, each etching demanded months of work and many sittings, deepening the intrigue and complexity of his printmaking.
Completed in the last chapter of his career, "Donegal Man" offers a pared-back example of the artist's signature aesthetic. Freud captures his subject in a quiet moment of contemplation, his eyes distant, lost in thought. Soft, undulated shadows ripple through the man's face, emphasizing his deep and pensive expression.
The sitter, Pat Doherty, was painted by the artist twice, enduring 185 three-hour sittings to complete both works.
This work, along with Freud’s relentless dedication to his process, embodies the artist's unparalleled ability to merge realism with psychological depth. The result is a poignant impression of vulnerability and introspection.
Today, Freud's work can be found in prominent collections across the globe, including the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa), Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam), and the National Portrait Gallery, to name a few.
Questions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720
Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.
"Donegal Man"
2006
Etching on Somerset paper
Initialed and numbered by artist, lower margin
From an edition of 46
17.75"H 15"W (image)
26.25"H 22.5"W (work)
Framed
Very good condition
Published by Acquavella LLC, New York
Original: $21,500.00
-70%$21,500.00
$6,450.00Description
Lucian Freud (1922-2011) was a seminal figure in 20th-century British art, celebrated for his raw and psychologically charged exploration of the human form.
With his distinctive figurative intensity, Freud captured friends, family, and lovers in a signature brand of realism that he refined over a seven-decade long career. The artist revitalized traditional portraiture in England by imbuing his images with visceral complexity and exposing his subjects in harsh, often unsettling poses that reveal their vulnerability.
Freud's style is renowned for its striking emphasis on texture and physicality. His portraits are remarkably unsentimental and veer on harsh. Perhaps the most defining characteristic of his oeuvre is the artist's bold mastery of light and shadow. Freud accentuates every detail of his subjects with frenetic strokes and dramatic contrasts, carving out contours and imperfections with deliberate unflinching precision.
Although Freud produced several prints early in his career, he took a 30-year hiatus before reconnecting with the medium in 1982. As with the rest of his practice, each etching demanded months of work and many sittings, deepening the intrigue and complexity of his printmaking.
Completed in the last chapter of his career, "Donegal Man" offers a pared-back example of the artist's signature aesthetic. Freud captures his subject in a quiet moment of contemplation, his eyes distant, lost in thought. Soft, undulated shadows ripple through the man's face, emphasizing his deep and pensive expression.
The sitter, Pat Doherty, was painted by the artist twice, enduring 185 three-hour sittings to complete both works.
This work, along with Freud’s relentless dedication to his process, embodies the artist's unparalleled ability to merge realism with psychological depth. The result is a poignant impression of vulnerability and introspection.
Today, Freud's work can be found in prominent collections across the globe, including the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa), Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam), and the National Portrait Gallery, to name a few.
Questions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720
Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.
"Donegal Man"
2006
Etching on Somerset paper
Initialed and numbered by artist, lower margin
From an edition of 46
17.75"H 15"W (image)
26.25"H 22.5"W (work)
Framed
Very good condition
Published by Acquavella LLC, New York
