“Man with a Feather”, an oil painting on canvas created in 1943 by the renowned artist Lucian Freud, is a significant contribution to the Surrealism movement. Measuring 50.9 by 76.2 cm, this portrait genre artwork currently resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a somber, elongated figure of a man holding a feather, rendered with meticulous attention to detail and with an enigmatic expression. The surrealistic elements are accentuated by the incongruous setting, which includes a house with an ominous figure in one window and a bird in another. The background is abstract, with a dark, brooding ambiance that contrasts with the ochre tones of the house, enhancing the uncanny and dreamlike quality typical of Surrealist works. The man’s attire is formal, juxtaposed with his melancholic demeanor, further enriching the painting’s mysterious and contemplative nature.
