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Lucian Freud Self Portraits

David Dawson, Working at Night (detail)

RA Exhibitions

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A beginner’s guide to Lucian Freud

As we unite more than 50 of Lucian Freud’s self-portraits for the first time ever, here’s a handy guide to get to know the man whose painted, printed and drawn figure is in our galleries this autumn.
Helene Schjerfbeck, Self-Portrait, Black Background (detail)

RA Exhibitions

1 year ago

Introducing our 2019 exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts

From the genius of the Renaissance to immersive new work created specially for our galleries, next year’s exhibitions promise to exhilarate and inspire. The RA’s Artistic Director, Tim Marlow, introduces our packed programme for 2019.