Still-Life with a Book 1992

Lucian Freud's "Still-Life with a Book" (1992) is a characteristic example of his highly realistic style. The painting depicts a book laying open on a bed, with a pillow draped over the top of it. The book's pages are open to a photo, revealing the faces of two individuals. The painting captures the essence of everyday objects, while also creating a sense of mystery and intrigue. Freud's works are known for their thick impasto, evident in the textured paint of the pillow, and their focus on capturing the essence of his subjects with unflinching honesty.