Quote by Lucian Freud

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.

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

Summary

This quote emphasizes the artist's perspective and the process of selecting subjects for painting. The speaker acknowledges that a body, or any subject, presents various possibilities and choices for representation. The distinction between fact and truth is acknowledged, with truth having a deeper impact and revealing more than just its surface-level existence. The artist seeks to capture this truth, going beyond a mere replication of reality, and striving to convey something profound and meaningful through their artwork.

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