In an effort to shed light upon the often isolated understanding of Freud’s printmaking practice, this exhibition brings together twenty etchings shown alongside related paintings, drawings and photographs. Beginning with the tender depictions of his mother made at the very start of his renewed interest in printmaking, the show encompasses etchings right through to the final decade of his life.
Shown alongside Freud’s own work are photographs taken by his close friend and studio assistant of over twenty years, David Dawson. Exhibited for the first time, they capture the poignant final months of Freud’s life. Although there is a striking absence of the human form in many of these images, the artist’s presence is very much felt as the viewer is offered a rare glimpse into his home and his art collection.