Lucian Freud Quotes

A collection of quotes by Lucian Freud.

Lucian Freud (1922-2011) was a British painter and one of the most influential figurative artists of the 20th century. Born in Berlin, he was the grandson of renowned psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud. Freud's distinctive style captured the rawness and vulnerability of his subjects, often depicting them in intimate and unflinching detail. His works explored the complexities of human existence, delving into the psyche and exposing the truth beneath the surface. Freud's contributions to the art world earned him numerous accolades and exhibitions worldwide, solidifying his legacy as a master of portraiture.

When I look at a body I know it gives me choices of what to

When I look at a body I know it gives me choices of what to put in a painting; what will suit me and what won't. There is a distinction between fact and truth. Truth has an element of revelation about it. If something is true, it does more than strike one as merely being so.

Lucian Freud

Truth Choice