{"product_id":"the-butchers-daughter-lucian-freud","title":"The Butcher's Daughter - Lucian Freud","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1963 oil portrait by Lucian Freud, capturing the physical presence and anatomical detail of a seated figure with raw, painterly honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucian Freud, a central figure in the School of London, produced this portrait in 1963. The work captures a seated female figure, rendered with the artist's characteristic focus on the physical presence of the sitter. Freud avoids idealisation, choosing instead to examine the texture of skin, the weight of the body, and the subtle shifts in tone across the subject's form. His application of paint is deliberate, building up the surface to create a sense of mass and volume that occupies the pictorial space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is direct and unadorned. The subject sits against a neutral, muted background, which directs the viewer's attention to the anatomical details and the psychological state of the sitter. The lighting is stark, casting shadows that define the contours of the body and the folds of the skin. A white cloth draped over the chair provides a contrast to the warm, fleshy tones of the figure, adding a textural element to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreud's approach to portraiture involves a lengthy process of observation. He spent many hours with his subjects, allowing him to capture a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. This painting demonstrates his ability to translate the physical reality of a person into a structured, painterly language. The brushwork is visible, contributing to the tactile quality of the image. By focusing on the specificities of the human form, Freud creates a study that is both grounded in reality and expressive of the individual's presence. This piece remains a clear example of his mid-career style, where his technique became increasingly heavy and sculptural, moving away from the linear precision of his earlier works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lucian Freud","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840165220687,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840189927759,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840189960527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840189993295,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840190026063,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Butcher-s-Daughter_Poster_CompositorV1_1789985147378.jpg?v=1789986297","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-butchers-daughter-lucian-freud","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}