Head on a Green Sofa 1961

"Head on a Green Sofa" is a 1961 painting by British artist Lucian Freud. Freud is known for his intensely realistic portraits, often depicting the human figure in unglamorous and intimate settings. This painting, with its thick impasto brushstrokes and close-up composition, focuses on the face and upper torso of a woman, emphasizing her physical presence and vulnerability. The title alludes to the subject's pose, reclining on a sofa, and the green tones of the background. This work is characteristic of Freud's late style, known for its expressive use of paint and exploration of the human condition.