art inspired: lucian freud's girl with a white dog
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
This week's art inspired fashion post looks to Lucian Freud, who passed away a few weeks ago. The grandson of Sigmund Freud, Lucian Freud was considered by many fans and critics to be the greatest living figurative painter of our time. Known for his muted impasto nudes and making even the most beautiful people grotesque, much has been made of the fact that he would spend whole days mixing colors without painting a stroke, or that when he did paint, he wiped his brush after every stroke. Even more talk was generated by his appearance at swank London restaurants with beautiful younger women like Kate Moss (one of his subjects) and speculation that he sired as many as 40 children (but 13 is more plausible). I'm much more impressed that in almost seven decades of painting, he never deviated from his realistic style and that he continued to paint his way in spite of trends that swung enormously in the other direction.
"The subject matter is autobiographical, it's all to do with hope and memory and sensuality and involvement really." ~ Lucian Freud
Girl With A White Dog (1950-1951) is a portrait of Freud's first wife, Kitty, and one of his most famous paintings. I didn't bother going a humble/accessible route with this fashion post, Lucian Freud's paintings sold in the double digit millions and finding clothes to represent a nude ended up being loosely representational at best (pardon the pun).
Andrew Gn Pleated Sleeve Gown, $6,773 - boutique1.com; Edwardian hair comb, $155 - suzannah.com; Tom Ford Lip Color Blush Nude, $45 - nordstrom.com; Miu Miu Velvet Bow Pump, $695 - barneys.com; Vintage Dog Brooch by Cartier, christies.com; Jean Schlumberger Rope hoop earrings $4,600 - tiffany.com.
"The subject matter is autobiographical, it's all to do with hope and memory and sensuality and involvement really." ~ Lucian Freud
Girl With A White Dog (1950-1951) is a portrait of Freud's first wife, Kitty, and one of his most famous paintings. I didn't bother going a humble/accessible route with this fashion post, Lucian Freud's paintings sold in the double digit millions and finding clothes to represent a nude ended up being loosely representational at best (pardon the pun).
Andrew Gn Pleated Sleeve Gown, $6,773 - boutique1.com; Edwardian hair comb, $155 - suzannah.com; Tom Ford Lip Color Blush Nude, $45 - nordstrom.com; Miu Miu Velvet Bow Pump, $695 - barneys.com; Vintage Dog Brooch by Cartier, christies.com; Jean Schlumberger Rope hoop earrings $4,600 - tiffany.com.
Labels: Girl With A White Dog, Lucian Freud
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
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29 Comments:
A great painter and a true personal inspiration. Lovely post.
Love the dress that you found for that! Great board!
xo
Alexa
I may lose sleep over the gown, it is so perfect.
As for the painting.... it is grotesque and mesmerizing at the same time... (some may argue, kind of like the artist!)
Now i may not know a lot about art but i do like his work - it is strong - what i do know is fashion and that is a very beautiful outfit -xx
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Love the dress you posted instead of that robe!
Wow, I love this art inspired idea! And well, I certainly prefer the outfit you put together to the one the lady in the picture is wearing... Yours is more put together and elegant :)
What a strange and fascinating piece.
Gorgeous post, by the way...the painting and the dress.
this is such a romantic look, anything green and anything with a dog will win me over.
Beautiful painting, I love the look you put together :)
beautiful painting and so is the dress.
He was so incredibly talented and lead such an interesting life. I love the look that you put together based on that gorgeous piece :) xoxo
I love how classic art and modern fashion can be united like this.
wow, what a gorgeous gown. i love the color! and i like the idea of pairing it with black ankle booties!
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Beautiful painting, and i love the collection of finds, amazing colours and i love the dress
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Impressive how he remained true to his style all these decades. I think the dress and pumps you've chosen are gorgeous, Mary Jo!
Ada
It's a so unique and talented painter.
This dress is lovely.
Nice post
What a great dress. love the colour and love the extra length
Lee x
Oh, I am just in love with this set, Mary Jo. The fact that you kept in tune with the painting, by featuring a dog is just incredible. This may be my favorite creation of yours yet!
P.S. The lip balm arrived yesterday and I LOVE - the packaging is too cute!! :)
i love that dress... it reminds me of the green one from Atonement
This is one of my faves in this series, darling!
Love that gown!
Gorgeous post!
xoxox,
CC
OMG honey, I love that painting and the look it inspired! The dress and the vintage broach are just perfect!!!
Big kisses
That vintage brooch is just gorgeous! You've found the perfect fashion-equivalent to the dog in the painting! Equally beautiful pieces :)
-j
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That gown is stunning. Invokes the idea of getting whisked away somewhere lovely and romantic.
GTBB,
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I love that hair comb
beautiful dress
WOW! love the whole outfit!! perfect inspiration, the painting the colours are absolutely lovely!!
That dress is stunning!!
xx
callie
He was such an incredible painter and a man who truly knew himself, " I do not act selfish, I am selfish"
I meant to write about his death but time got away from me.
i reallllly love this color!! Pea green anything? Count me in. Love this look and painting :)
Beautiful painting, and i love the collection of finds, amazing colours and i love the dress
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