“Naked Girl” by Lucian Freud, created in 1966, is an oil on canvas painting that measures 61 x 61 cm. This work belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu).
The artwork depicts a nude female figure lying on a bed draped with white sheets. The subject exudes a sense of vulnerability and raw realism characteristic of Freud’s work. The body is rendered in meticulous detail, highlighting the natural play of light on skin and the subtle contours of the human form. The use of earthy tones and the expressive brushstrokes emphasize the physicality and intimacy of the scene. The background is subdued, providing a stark contrast that draws the viewer’s focus onto the subject. Freud’s approach to the human body in this painting is both unflinching and introspective, presenting an honest depiction of the subject’s physical presence.
