
Head of Ib
A deeply intimate portrait rendered in Freud's characteristically intense and unflinching style, this etching captures the sitter with a raw psychological presence through densely worked lines and crosshatching. The medium of etching allows Freud to translate his signature scrutiny of the human face into stark contrasts of light and shadow, revealing every crease and contour of the subject's features. Printed on Somerset Satin paper with full margins, the work exemplifies Freud's mastery of printmaking as an extension of his deeply personal and probing approach to portraiture.
- Medium
- Etching, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins,
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
January 22, 2015
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