The artwork titled “Alice Costelloe” was created by Lucian Freud in 2003. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece exemplifies the Expressionism movement and falls under the genre of portraiture. The portrait features a young woman portrayed in a delicate, introspective manner.
In the artwork, Freud employs thick, textured brushstrokes that give the piece a palpable sense of depth and emotion. The subject’s downcast eyes and serene expression are rendered in warm tones, with the use of light and shadow deftly enhancing the contours of her face and hair. The background remains abstract, placing the focus firmly on the subject’s contemplative visage. Freud’s technique lends an almost sculptural quality to the painting, inviting viewers to appreciate the physicality of the paint itself.
