Lucian Freud - In Conversation with William Feaver

Large Interior W11 (after Watteau), 1983

Though ferociously private, Lucian Freud spoke about painting, the art world and his life and loves to his confidante and frequent collaborator, William Feaver, on the phone most weeks for many years. Feaver's transcript forms the core of his definitive two-volume biography. He speaks with us about the best books for understanding the life and work of this renowned painter, and the very particular collaboration that led to this magisterial account of one of the finest painters of the last century. Read more here: https://fivebooks.com/best-books/lucian-freud-william-feaver/