Lucian Freud
The Egyptian Book
Etching, 1994
46.5 x 42.7 cm (18¼ x 16¾ inches)
Plate Size: 30.0 x 30.0 cm(11¾ x 11¾ inches)
Available
edition of 40, with 12 numbered artist's proofs
copy 28
proofed and printed by Marc Balakjian at Studio Prints
published by Matthew Marks Gallery, New York
Hartley 49
there are related paintings of 1991-1993 showing the same book, J.H. Breasted, Geschichte AEgyptens, Phaidon 1936. The book was a gift to Freud to replace vacant sitters in his studio chair.
