The artwork titled “Strawberries” was created by the artist Lucian Freud in the year 1952. This still life is an oil on canvas painting, with dimensions measuring 12.1 by 10.2 cm. Reflecting the Expressionism art movement, the painting is part of a private collection.
This particular painting by Lucian Freud exhibits a close-up view of ripe strawberries clustered within a shallow box. The berries are depicted in rich tones of red with the characteristic seed-dotted surface texture meticulously rendered. Green leaves provide a contrast to the dominant reds, with hints of darkness nestled in the spaces between the strawberries, suggesting depth and the play of light and shadow within the composition. The painting is characterized by a palpable physicality and a strong attention to the tactile qualities of the subject matter, which is typical of Freud’s approach to painting. Despite its small scale, the artwork conveys a sense of intensity and intimacy, inviting the viewer to engage with the simplicity yet complexity of the natural forms it portrays.
