Louisiana's summer exhibition focuses on Lucian Freud's lifelong preoccupation with the human face and figure. Exploring the artist's supreme mastery of drawing in all its forms – from pencil, pen, and ink to charcoal and etching on paper – the show also highlights the special dialogue between Freud's drawings and his painting.
Lucian Freud (1922-2011) achieved recognition as one of the 20th century’s foremost figurative painters, celebrated for his clinically raw and intensely observed portraits and nude studies. Freud’s working practice, artistic techniques and processes, alongside his dedication to the genre of portraiture all contribute to his popularity as an artist.
In addition, a carefully selected group of important paintings will reveal the dynamic dialogue between his practice on paper and on canvas. Alongside archive research and previously unseen material, ‘Lucian Freud – Everything is a Portrait’ will include works seen on display for the first time.
Lucian Freud
Jun 11 – Sep 27, 2026
