The National Portrait Gallery has secured 12 new portraits from the renowned British artist Lucian Freud, known for his provocative style. A free display correlating with the acquisition highlights Freud's artistic practice, including sketches and personal tools. The main exhibition, set for February 2026, will delve into Freud's obsession with the human figure since the 1930s, focusing on his adeptness at various drawing techniques. This showcase merges previously unseen works and emphasizes the artist’s subversion of beauty standards in his portraits.
The National Portrait Gallery has announced the acquisition of 12 new portraits by Lucian Freud, ahead of a major exhibition of his work scheduled for next year.
Freud was a radical, pushing against 20th-century trends, and at times, pushing against the social and moral codes of the time, showcasing a unique approach to portrait painting.
The exhibition will explore the artist's lifelong preoccupation with the human face and figure from the 1930s to the early twenty-first century, reflecting Freud's mastery of drawing.
The newly acquired works are on display in a free exhibition that examines Freud's creative process and dedication to the art of portraiture.
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