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Lucian Freud's Etchings: A Creative Collaboration
Featuring highlights from a unique collection of etchings by Lucian Freud, most of which have never been exhibited until now, these trial proofs tell the story of Freud's long collaboration with master printer, Marc Balakjian.
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Trial proof of 'Head of a Woman', etching, by Lucian Freud, printed by Marc Balakjian, 1986 – 87, London, England. Museum no. E.440-2020. © The Estate of Lucian Freud. All Rights Reserved 2023/Bridgeman Images -
Pluto Aged Twelve, trial proof etching, by Lucian Freud, printed by Marc Balakjian, 2000, London. Museum no. E.367-2020. © The Estate of Lucian Freud. All Rights Reserved 2023/Bridgeman Images -
Trial proof of 'Red Armchair by the Fireplace', etching, by Lucian Freud, printed by Marc Balakjian, 1987, London, England. Museum no. E.441-2020. © The Estate of Lucian Freud. All Rights Reserved 2023/Bridgeman Images -
Trial proof of 'Self-Portrait: Reflection', etching, by Lucian Freud, printed by Marc Balakjian, 1996, London, England. Museum no. E.316-2020. © The Estate of Lucian Freud. All Rights Reserved 2023/Bridgeman Images -
Trial proof of 'Reclining Figure', (second state), etching with pastel, by Lucian Freud, 1994, London, England. Museum no. E.352-2020. © The Estate of Lucian Freud. All Rights Reserved 2023/Bridgeman Images -
Copper etching plate for 'After Constable’s Elm', by Lucian Freud, 2003, London, England. Museum no. E.14-2009. © The Estate of Lucian Freud. All Rights Reserved 2023/Bridgeman Images -
Cancellation proof of 'Self-Portrait: Reflection', etching, by Lucian Freud, printed by Marc Balakjian, 1996, London, England. Museum no. E.317-2020. © The Estate of Lucian Freud. All Rights Reserved 2023/Bridgeman Images -
After Constable's Elm, etching, by Lucian Freud, printed by Marc Balakjian, 2003, London, England. Museum no. E.1063-2003. © The Estate of Lucian Freud. All Rights Reserved 2023/Bridgeman Images
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(Detail:) Trial proof of 'Pluto Aged Twelve', 2000, etching, by Lucian Freud, printed by Marc Balakjian. Museum no. E.367-2020. © © The Estate of Lucian Freud. All Rights Reserved 2023/Bridgeman Images