Evacuee Boy 1942

"Evacuee Boy," a 1942 painting by Lucian Freud, depicts a young boy against a dark background. The boy, with his exposed chest and intense gaze, captures the artist's signature style of realism and psychological depth. Freud, known for his unflinching portrayals of human subjects, uses thick brushstrokes and a limited palette to evoke a sense of vulnerability and the emotional impact of displacement during wartime. The artwork, held in a private collection, is a powerful testament to Freud's early artistic development and the enduring themes of human experience that he explored throughout his career.