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Lucian Freud (Taschen 25 Anniversary Special Editions)
Lucian Freud - Taschen 25 Anniversary Special Editions Author:Sebastian Smee British artist Lucian Freud is widely considered the most important figurative painter working today. Master portraitist and specialist in nudes, Freud uses impasto to create depth and intensity while restraining his color palate to mostly muted hues. His portraits may be physically unflattering to their subjects, but they are honest, frank, and... more » unapologetic. I paint people, Freud has said, not because of what they are like, not exactly in spite of what they are like, but how they happen to be.« less