The artwork, titled “Self-Portrait” by Lucian Freud, was created between 1939 and 1940 using pencil as the medium. It is associated with the Expressionism art movement and falls within the genre of self-portraiture.
The artwork depicts a young man with a serious and introspective expression. Rendered meticulously in pencil, the self-portrait conveys an intense sense of self-examination and inner contemplation. The artist’s application of fine, deliberate lines brings a textural and dimensional quality to the figure’s facial features and hair. The background, while subtle, suggests a sense of depth and space without detracting from the central focus on the subject’s face. The piece exemplifies elements of Expressionism through its emphasis on emotional experience over realistic depiction, encapsulating the inner psyche of the artist during the period of its creation.
