Red Haired Man on a Chair 1963

"Red Haired Man on a Chair" is a 1963 painting by Lucian Freud, renowned for his realist portraiture. This work exemplifies Freud's signature style, characterized by its intense scrutiny of the human form. The sitter, depicted in a candid moment of quiet contemplation, is rendered with meticulous detail, emphasizing the textures of skin, clothing, and the chair. Freud's use of thick, impastoed paint adds a palpable sense of physicality to the composition, creating a powerful and intimate portrait that captures the essence of the subject.