Lucian Freud: A Portrait of the Soul Lucian Michael Freud (1922-2011) remains one of the most significant and intensely debated figures in 20th-century British art. More than simply a portrait painter, Freud offered a profound exploration of human psychology, capturing not just outward appearances but also the very essence – the vulnerability, the awkwardness, the quiet dignity – of his subjects. His work, characterized by its thick i…