Woman with a Daffodil
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4 works across 2 institutions
New York holds 4 works by Lucian Freud across 2 institutions, including Museum of Modern Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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.
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Museum of Modern Art
New York · 2 works on display
MoMA holds the world's finest collection of modern and contemporary art — Picasso, Matisse, Pollock, Warhol, Rothko — in a purpose-designed building in Midtown. The permanent collection galleries are extraordinary even without a temporary exhibition.
Portrait of a Woman
c. 1949
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York · 2 works on display
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive art museums — over two million objects spanning 5,000 years. The Impressionist and Post-Impressionist galleries, the European Paintings collection, and the American Wing are particular highlights.
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 New York?
Our current data shows 4 Lucian Freud paintings on display in New York, spread across the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in New York has the most Lucian Freud paintings?
Museum of Modern Art holds the largest share, with 2 works by Lucian Freud in New York.
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 New York
New York's major museums are spread across Manhattan — the Metropolitan Museum and Guggenheim are on the Upper East Side (4/5/6 subway), while MoMA is in Midtown and the Whitney is in the Meatpacking District. The Metropolitan suggests a donation rather than charging a fixed fee for New York State residents; out-of-state visitors pay the listed price. Allow a full day for the Met; the other collections are more manageable in a half-day.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.