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Lucien Freud
Lucian Freud, born in 1922 and passing in 2011, was a British painter and grandson of Sigmund Freud, distinguished for his thickly impastoed portrait and figure paintings. Freud's work is celebrated for its intense realism and psychological depth, particularly in his nude paintings. His art has been exhibited in major institutions like the Tate Britain and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, earning him widespread recognition and honors, including the prestigious Order of Merit in 1993. Freud's legacy continues to influence contemporary art, celebrated for its unflinching portrayal of the human form.
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