Kai
Print
1991-2 (printed)
1991-2 (printed)
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| Place of origin |
This is one of a group of 143 state, trial and cancellation proofs of etchings by Lucian Freud (1922-2011) which came from the collection of Marc Balakjian (1938-2017) of Studio Prints. Balakjian was Freud’s printer from 1985 and worked closely with him on the production of his etchings.
This print was Freud’s first large-scale etched portrait head. The prints show a number of scuffs, abrasions and other accidental marks, which Freud chose to keep in the published edition.
The sitter is Kai Boyt, Freud's stepson.
This print was Freud’s first large-scale etched portrait head. The prints show a number of scuffs, abrasions and other accidental marks, which Freud chose to keep in the published edition.
The sitter is Kai Boyt, Freud's stepson.
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| Object type | |
| Title | Kai (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Etching on paper |
| Brief description | Lucian Freud: Trial proof of Kai, 1991-2. Etching. Printed by Marc Balakjian. |
| Physical description | Head and shoulders of a man. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 26A Trial Proof. Light print. Warm black ink. Similar to the edition. (in pencil; by Marc Balakjian) |
| Credit line | Accepted in lieu of inheritance tax by HM Government in 2019 from the collection of Marc Balakjian and allocated to the V&A |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This is one of a group of 143 state, trial and cancellation proofs of etchings by Lucian Freud (1922-2011) which came from the collection of Marc Balakjian (1938-2017) of Studio Prints. Balakjian was Freud’s printer from 1985 and worked closely with him on the production of his etchings. This print was Freud’s first large-scale etched portrait head. The prints show a number of scuffs, abrasions and other accidental marks, which Freud chose to keep in the published edition. The sitter is Kai Boyt, Freud's stepson. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.433-2020 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2020 |
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