Lucian Freud: Getting as Near to It as I Can

Lucian Freud - Girl in Bed. Photo: © National Portrait Gallery, London. Lent by a private collection I recently enjoyed an exhibition of the art of Lucian Freud, which focused particularly on his drawings. ( The National Portrait Gallery , London until 4 May) Freud is renowned for his raw and intensely observed portraits and nude studies. This show, including works in pencil, pen and ink, charcoal…