Two Men
c. 1987
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1 work across 1 institution
Edinburgh's Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art holds 1 work by Lucian Freud (1922–2011) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Lucian Freud — a grandson of Sigmund Freud — was one of the greatest figurative painters of the 20th century. Born in Berlin, he settled in London as a child and spent his entire career there, producing unflinching, densely-painted portraits and nudes that are among the most important works in British art.
Works by Lucian Freud are protected by copyright — images cannot be displayed. Each result links to Wikidata, where you can find the museum's own listing for the work.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Edinburgh · 1 work on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
About the artist
Lucian Freud
British · Realism · 1922–2011
Lucian Freud — a grandson of Sigmund Freud — was one of the greatest figurative painters of the 20th century. Born in Berlin, he settled in London as a child and spent his entire career there, producing unflinching, densely-painted portraits and nudes that are among the most important works in British art.
Key works
Benefits Supervisor SleepingGirl with a White DogThe Painter's Mother Resting I
Frequently asked questions
How many Lucian Freud paintings are on display in Edinburgh?
Our current data shows 1 Lucian Freud painting on display in Edinburgh, held at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
Which museum in Edinburgh has the most Lucian Freud paintings?
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art holds all 1 known Lucian Freud work in Edinburgh.
Where else can I see Lucian Freud's paintings?
Lucian Freud's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Lucian Freud →
Planning your visit to Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Scottish National Gallery is in the city centre between the Old and New Towns, with an excellent collection that is free to enter. The Scottish National Museum of Modern Art is a 15-minute walk or short taxi from the centre. Edinburgh is very walkable but hilly — comfortable shoes are essential.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.