— Lucian Freud. Jan 26, 2016 - In pictures: highlights of two new Lucian Freud exhibitions as they open to the public in London. Lucian Freud parlait d' impulse quant au choix de ses modèles. Jan 26, 2016 - In pictures: highlights of two new Lucian Freud exhibitions as they open to the public in London. Towards the end of the National Portrait Gallery's Lucian Freud show is a disquieting picture, not by the artist but of him. Lucian Michael Freud, OM CH (/ f r ɔɪ d /; 8 December 1922 – 20 July 2011) was a British painter and draughtsman, specialising in figurative art, and is known as one of the foremost 20th-century portraitists. Le portrait relève d'une attitude. Stay safe and healthy. Please practice hand-washing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Ce qui fait un grand portrait, c'est la manière dont on l'envisage, comment on le met en place.