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Quote by Lucian Freud

“The only way I could work properly was by using the absolute maximum of observation and concentration that I could possible muster.”

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Lucian Freud

Lucian Freud, born on December 8, 1922 in Berlin, Germany, was a renowned British painter. Known for his profound depictions of human portraits, his works showcased the complexity and psychological states of individuals. Freud's painting style is unique, characterized by his fine brushstrokes and rich color layers. His works have earned high acclaim in the art world and have had a profound impact on contemporary art. more

“A moment of complete happiness never occurs in the creation of a work of art. The promise of it is felt in the act of creation but disappears towards the completion of the work. For it is then the painter realises that it is only a picture he is painting. Until then he had almost dared to hope the picture might spring to life.”

Art Moments Might Felt Creation Painting Promise Spring Disappear Painter Works Of Art Realising Dissatisfaction Completion Complete Happiness

Author:Lucian Freud

“Were it not for this [dissatisfaction], the perfect painting might be painted, on the completion of which the painter could retire. It is this great insufficiency that drives him on. The process of creation becomes necessary to the painter perhaps more than it is in the picture. The process is in fact habit-forming.”

Facts Might Process Perfect Creation Painting Habit Painter Retiring Dissatisfaction Completion Insufficiency

Author:Lucian Freud

“I use the gallery as if it were a doctor. I come for ideas and help - to look at situations within painting, rather than paintings.”

Ifs Looks Ideas Helping Use Situation Painting Doctors Gallery

Author:Lucian Freud

“I work from the people that interest me, and that I care about, in rooms that I live in and know. I use the people to invent my pictures, and I can work more freely when they are there.”

People Knows I Can Use Care Interest Rooms Models I Care

Book:Lucian Freud: catalogue of an exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, London, 25 January-3 March 1974 ... and at 3 other galleries, 6 April-23 June 1974

Source: Lucian Freud: catalogue of an exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, London, 25 January-3 March 1974 ... and at 3 other galleries, 6 April-23 June 1974

“If all the qualities which a painter took from the model for his picture were really taken, no person could be painted twice.”

Ifs Persons Quality Taken Models Painter

Book:Lucian Freud: naked portraits : Werke der 40er bis 90er Jahre

Source: Lucian Freud: naked portraits : Werke der 40er bis 90er Jahre

“It is through observation and perception of atmosphere that he [the artist] can register the feeling that he wishes his painting to give out.”

Giving Feelings Artist Wish Painting Perception Observation Atmosphere Register

Author:Lucian Freud

“I was doing these performance art pop music pieces in the city. And they were a bit on the eccentric side I suppose. So people started to call me Gaga after the Queen song 'Radio Gaga.'”