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The Lives Of Lucian Freud: Fame: 19682011
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Longlisted For The 2020 Baillie Gifford Prizein This Brilliant Second And Final Volume Of The Definitive Biography Of Lucian Freudone Of The Most Influential, Enigmatic And Secretive Artists Of The Twentieth Centurywilliam Feaver, The Noted Art Critic, Draws On Years Of Daily Conversations With Freud, On His Private Papers And Letters And On Interviews With His Friends And Family To Explore The Intimate Life Of Freud, From Age Fortyfive To His Death In 2011 At The Age Of Eightynine.The Final Forty Years Of Freuds Life Were A Period Of Increasing Recognition And Fame, And Of Prodigious Output. He Was Obsessed With His Art, And With The Idea Of Producing Paintings That Astonish, Disturb, Seduce, Convince. He Was Equally Energetic And Ambitious In His Private Life. This Book Opens With His Dramatic Affair With Jacquetta Eliot, Which Led To Some Of His Most Intimate Portraits And To The Start Of Two Important, Lifelong Friendships, With Jane Willoughby And Susanna Chancellor. Freud Talks About His Art At All Stages, How It Changed In The Seventies And His First Retrospective In London In 1974. His Move To A New Studio In Holland Park In The Late Seventies Marked An Important Increase In The Scale Of His Work, Such As Large Interior W11 (After Watteau), Which Was His Breakthrough Painting. In This Space, People Would Come And Gohis Children, His Lover, The Painter Celia Paul And All The Sitters From His Nightlife. His Close Friendship With Francis Bacon Would End And Be Replaced With That Of Frank Auerbach. His Obsession With Gambling Would Give Way To Work, And From The Nineties Through The 2000S, A Wide Range Of Subjects Would Sit For Him, Including The Performance Artist Leigh Bowery; Kate Moss; Jerry Hall; Supervisor Sue Tilley; His Longtime Assistant, David Dawson; His Own Children; And, In 2001, Queen Elizabeth. Two Phenomenally Successful Exhibitions Would Transform His International Reputation: The Hirshhorn Museum In Washington Dc In 1988 And A Retrospective At The Tate In 2002.Here Is Freuds Voicestill As Fierce, Complicated, Witty And Charismatic As In His Youthtalking About His Art, His Friends And Lovers And The Gossip About Them All, Making This Volume, Like The First, A Nod To Autobiography. Vivid And Engrossing, The Lives Of Lucian Freud Is A Dazzling And Authoritative Tour De Force That Reveals Important New Details About The Thoughts, The Life And The Work Of This Elusive Artist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Lives of Lucian Freud: Fame: 1968-2011'? A: This biography primarily explores the last forty years of Lucian Freud's life, detailing his artistic journey, personal relationships, and significant events leading up to his death in 2011.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by William Feaver, a noted art critic who had a close relationship with Freud, drawing on extensive conversations and interviews.
- Q: What notable events in Freud's life are covered in this book? A: The book discusses Freud's dramatic affair with Jacquetta Eliot, his friendships with Jane Willoughby and Susanna Chancellor, and significant exhibitions that shaped his career.
- Q: Is this book illustrated? A: Yes, 'The Lives of Lucian Freud: Fame: 1968-2011' is an illustrated edition, providing visual context to Freud's work and life.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 576 pages, offering a comprehensive look at Freud's life and work.
- Q: What is the publication date of this biography? A: The book was published on January 19, 2021.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style in this biography? A: William Feaver's writing is described as vivid and engrossing, providing insight into Freud's complex personality and artistic endeavors.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with Lucian Freud? A: Yes, the biography provides an accessible introduction to Freud's life and work, making it suitable for both new readers and those familiar with his art.
- Q: Are there reviews available for this biography? A: Yes, this book has received various reviews highlighting its detailed narrative and the depth of insight it provides into Freud's life and career.