The artwork titled “Blond Girl, Night Portrait” is a creation by Lucian Freud, dating from 1980 to 1985. Rendered in oil on canvas, the piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and measures 71 by 71 cm. It falls under the genre of nude painting (nu) and is presently held in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a raw and intimate depiction of a reclining nude woman with blonde hair, painted in a manner characteristic of Lucian Freud’s expressive and bold style. The female figure is captured in a state of repose, lying on a sofa with a white sheet draped beneath her. The artist employs thick, textured brushstrokes to accentuate the natural contours and forms of the body, emphasizing the physicality and vulnerability of the subject. The background is rendered in muted tones, allowing the viewer’s focus to remain on the nuanced depiction of the human form. Freud’s use of light and shadow adds depth and realism, creating a striking contrast that enhances the overall emotional intensity of the portrait.
