Strawberries 1952

"Strawberries" (1952) by Lucian Freud is a small-scale painting of a box of strawberries, notable for its intense realism. The detailed depiction of the fruit, with its red hues and subtle variations in texture, reflects Freud's meticulous approach to representation. The composition, which features a close-up view of the strawberries, creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy. Though seemingly simple, the painting showcases Freud's mastery of depicting the material world, anticipating the hyperrealism that would later characterize his work.