Lucian Freud The Self-Portraits

Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, 27 October 2019 - 26 January 2020

Lucian Freud's exploration of the self-portrait is unexpected and wide-ranging. These paintings provide the viewer with a constant reminder of the artist's overwhelming presence, whether he is confronting the viewer directly or only present as a shadow or in a reflection.

In this exhibition catalogue, essays by leading authorities, including those who knew him, explore Freud's life and work, and analyze the importance of self-portraiture in his practice.