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Freud's Drawings: Intimate Glimpses Revealed
13 Feb
Summary
- An exhibition explores Lucian Freud's intimate drawings and etchings.
- Freud used drawing to solve problems and when 'painted himself out'.
- Drawing, for Freud, was a direct, honest artistic expression.
A new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, "Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting," highlights the artist's profound connection with drawing and etching. Freud frequently utilized drawing not just for preparatory sketches, but also as a method to overcome creative blocks or to discover new artistic directions. This approach allowed him to explore ideas more directly and honestly than with paint.
Curators and former assistants emphasize that Freud's drawings were often created after a painting was completed, serving as a distinct exploration rather than a preliminary step. They reveal the artist's relentless pursuit of an authentic connection between his inner vision and its execution on paper. The exhibition, running until May 4, displays 175 works demonstrating this crucial aspect of Freud's oeuvre.
