“Man in a Chair” is an oil on canvas painting by the artist Lucian Freud, created between 1983 and 1985. Exhibiting the Expressionism movement, this portrait measures 100 x 120.7 cm and is currently housed in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain.
The artwork portrays a middle-aged man seated on a wooden chair with red upholstery. His somber expression and the detailed rendering of his features embody the realistic yet expressive style characteristic of Freud’s work. The man is dressed in a brown suit and is gazing downward, his hands resting in his lap with fingers intertwined. Beside him, on the left side of the painting, a crumpled pile of what seems to be cloth or paper adds a touch of informality to the otherwise composed scene. The background is a darker, muted tone, devoid of distractions, focusing the viewer’s attention entirely on the subject’s expressive demeanor and the intricate detail of his attire and surroundings.
