{"product_id":"reflection-with-two-children-self-portrait-lucian-freud","title":"Reflection with Two Children (Self-Portrait) - Lucian Freud","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1965 self-portrait by Lucian Freud, featuring the artist reflected in a mirror alongside two of his children, rendered in his characteristic, unflinching style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucian Freud painted Reflection with Two Children (Self-Portrait) in 1965. This work captures the artist in a mirror, presenting a low-angle perspective that distorts his physical presence. The composition places Freud in the centre, his figure looming over the viewer, while two children appear at the bottom edge of the frame. The muted, earthy palette of grey, olive, and ochre tones creates a somber atmosphere, typical of Freud's mid-career output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreud is known for his rigorous approach to the human form. In this painting, he applies paint with a deliberate, tactile quality, focusing on the texture of his suit and the specific contours of his facial features. The mirror reflection serves as a device to explore self-perception and the relationship between the painter and his subjects. The inclusion of the children, who are his own, adds a layer of domestic reality to the otherwise detached and clinical observation of his own image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work avoids idealisation. Freud presents himself with a heavy, almost confrontational gaze, his posture slightly hunched. The light source, visible as a circular fixture behind him, provides a stark contrast to the shadows cast across his face and clothing. This painting demonstrates his focus on the physical reality of his subjects, treating skin, fabric, and space with equal attention. The lack of background detail keeps the focus entirely on the figures, forcing an engagement with the psychological weight of the scene. It remains a significant example of his ability to transform a personal moment into a study of form and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lucian Freud","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58866602475855,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58866721096015,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58866721128783,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Reflection-with-Two-Children-Self-Portrait-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790166894636.jpg?v=1790167727","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/reflection-with-two-children-self-portrait-lucian-freud","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}