The artwork, titled “Naked Portrait,” was created by Lucian Freud in 1999. Executed with oil on canvas, it belongs to the genre of nude painting and is classified under the Expressionism art movement.
The artwork features a nude female subject seated in a large, dark armchair, which contrasts sharply with her pale skin. Her pose is informal and unidealized, capturing a moment of candid introspection. The background is muted and textured, emphasizing the subject’s physical form. Freud’s brushwork is deliberate and expressive, focusing on the raw and honest portrayal of the human body, making subtle corrections and emphasizing natural contours. The overall composition of the artwork enhances the sense of realism mixed with a deeply personal and introspective quality, characteristic of Freud’s oeuvre.
