The artwork titled “Annabel and Rattler,” created by Lucian Freud in 1998, is an oil painting on canvas belonging to the art movement of Expressionism. This piece, which falls under the genre of nude painting (nu), is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a reclining nude woman, presumably named Annabel, lying on what seems to be a bed or couch, her body portrayed in an elongated and naturalistic manner. Beside her, close to her legs, is a dark, furry dog, possibly named Rattler, depicted in a relaxed position reminiscent of slumber. The intricate details and textures of the woman’s skin and the dog’s fur are rendered with visible, expressive brushstrokes characteristic of Freud’s technique, capturing a poignant sense of intimacy and quiet repose.
