
Bella (second version)
1982
A deeply intimate portrait etching by Lucian Freud, *Bella (second version)* captures his daughter Bella with unflinching psychological intensity and raw, tactile mark-making. Freud's characteristic scrutiny is rendered through dense, searching lines that model the figure with a sense of weight and presence rarely achieved in the printmaking medium. The work reflects Freud's lifelong preoccupation with those closest to him, transforming a familial bond into an unflinching study of human vulnerability.
- Medium
- etching on wove paper
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Executed in 1982, this work is number 9 from an edition of 25 plus 10 artist's proofs, published by James Kirkman and Anthony d'Offay, London, to accompany Lawrence Gowing's book Literature: Craig Hartley, ; Exhibition History: New York, Museum of Modern Art, ;
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction
March 3, 2026
Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000
Sold: $5,160
Lot 24
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