“Girl with her Eyes Closed” is an artwork created by Lucian Freud, dating approximately from 1943 to 1944, and is associated with the Expressionism art movement. It is a portrait genre piece that captures the essence of the sitter with profound emotion and technical skill.
The artwork features a young girl depicted with her eyes closed, rendered in a monochromatic palette. The brushwork and shading contribute to a sense of depth and introspection. The subject’s facial expression suggests a state of contemplation or tranquility, characteristic of Freud’s exploration of human psychology through art. The form of the girl’s face is highlighted with bold, dark lines, which contrasts with the softer, muted background, further emphasizing the emotional intensity of the portrait. Through “Girl with her Eyes Closed,” Freud demonstrates his distinctive style that merges a deep emotional resonance with a raw, almost unrefined depiction of the human form.
