Lucian Freud (1922 –2011) was a British painter who is widely celebrated for his portraits. A deeply private man, the people in Freud’s paintings were often those closest to him – his friends, family, fellow artists and lovers.
Freud’s portraits are an intensely personal record of the time spent with those who he knew best. The artist had the masterful ability to capture the mood and inner essence of his sitters. Visitors to this exhibition will see paintings, etchings and photographs featuring the artist’s most recognised sitters including his first wife Kitty Garman, his friend and studio assistant David Dawson and performance artist Leigh Bowery.
Lucian Freud Man with a Thistle (Self-Portrait) 1946 © The Lucian Freud Archive / Bridgeman Images
Lucian Freud
Girl with a White Dog (1951–1952)
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Lucian Freud Leigh Bowery 1991 © The Lucian Freud Archive / Bridgeman Images
Lucian Freud Woman with an Arm Tattoo 1996 © The Lucian Freud Archive / Bridgeman Images © Tate
Explore the exhibition guide and audio guide to learn about the techniques and materials in Freud’s work.
Tate Liverpool is located on the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool. There is level access to the gallery via the main revolving doors and two side doors.
The exhibition is on the 2nd floor of the building.
- Toilets are located in the basement and on the first and second floors
- A Changing Places toilet is located in the ground floor foyer
- Ear defenders can be borrowed from the front desk
For more information before your visit:
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