Lucian Freud, the German-born British painter, is regarded as one of the greatest figurative artists of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Renowned for his uncompromising portraits and nudes, Freud’s work is characterised by its psychological intensity, raw physicality, and extraordinary painterly technique. His thick, expressive brushwork and unflinching realism captured the truth of his sitters. Often friends, family, or lovers, laying bare not only their physical presence but also their inner lives. His career spanned over seven decades, during which he became a central figure in post-war British art and an enduring influence on generations of painters.