The artwork, titled “Double Portrait” by Lucian Freud, created between the years 1988 and 1990, is a renowned piece within the Expressionism art movement. This oil on canvas piece, classified as a genre painting, measures 117.3 x 95.5 cm and is currently held in a private collection.
“Double Portrait” captures an intimate scene of a man and a dog, both lying in close proximity. The man appears relaxed, dressed in a white shirt and grayish-green shorts, his hand gently resting on the dog. The dog is peacefully lying on its side, with its head resting on the man’s arm, depicting a sense of calm and companionship. The background is dominated by soft, draped fabric, adding a subtle depth and texture to the setting. Freud’s characteristic brushwork and attention to the intricacy of human and animal forms emphasize the emotional connection and tender moment shared between the subjects in the artwork.
