{"product_id":"john-deakin-lucian-freud","title":"John Deakin - Lucian Freud","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking portrait of photographer John Deakin by Lucian Freud, featuring heavy impasto brushwork and a raw, psychological intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts the photographer John Deakin, a frequent subject for Lucian Freud during the mid-twentieth century. Freud, a central figure in the School of London, was known for his rigorous approach to portraiture, often requiring his subjects to sit for extended periods. This specific work captures Deakin with a direct, unflinching gaze, rendered through thick, impasto brushwork that defines the contours of his face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application of paint is heavy and deliberate, creating a textured surface that emphasises the physical presence of the sitter. Freud uses a palette dominated by warm, flesh-toned ochres, reds, and oranges, which contrast against the darker, muted tones of the clothing and the neutral background. The anatomy of the face, particularly the ears and the structure of the nose, is exaggerated to convey a sense of psychological weight rather than mere physical likeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeakin was a complex figure within the Soho art scene, and Freud’s depiction reflects this familiarity. The artist avoids idealisation, choosing instead to focus on the weathered textures of the skin and the intensity of the expression. By stripping away extraneous detail, Freud directs the viewer to the raw materiality of the subject. The composition is tight, focusing entirely on the head and shoulders, which forces an intimate engagement between the viewer and the subject. This work is representative of Freud's mature style, where the paint itself becomes a vehicle for exploring the human condition, stripped of artifice and presented with stark honesty.\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=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" 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;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/composition-2-wassily-kandinsky\" 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;\"\u003eComposition 2 - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\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":58831895134543,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831903686991,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831903719759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831903752527,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831903785295,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/John-Deakin_Poster_CompositorV1_1789921721439.jpg?v=1789922684","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/john-deakin-lucian-freud","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}