The artwork titled “Annabel” is a pencil sketch created by Lucian Freud in 1975. As an exemplar of Expressionism, this piece belongs to the genre of sketch and study.
This pencil drawing presents a close-up, detailed depiction of a person’s face. The subject appears to be viewed from a slightly tilted angle, with meticulous attention given to the features such as the eyes and lips, adding a delicate, introspective quality to the piece. The light, almost ethereal shading adds depth and dimension, accentuating the contours of the face and the intricacies of expression. Subtle, yet purposeful pencil strokes embody the expressive style characteristic of Freud’s artistic approach, tirelessly capturing the essence and complexity of human emotion and form.
