Esther 1980

"Esther" is a 1980 painting by British artist Lucian Freud. Known for his stark realism and focus on the human figure, Freud depicts a nude woman, Esther, in a seated pose. The painting is characterized by its thick impasto, capturing the textures of skin and fabric with palpable detail. Freud's works often explore themes of vulnerability and mortality, and this painting is no exception.