'Albie sitting for his grandfather' (Lucian Freud; Albie Morrissey)
© David Dawson
'Albie sitting for his grandfather' (Lucian Freud; Albie Morrissey)
by David Dawson
chromogenic print, 2004
Given by John Morton Morris, 2004
Photographs Collection
NPG x126316
Sittersback to top
- Lucian Freud (1922-2011), Artist. Sitter in 65 portraits, Artist or producer of 6 portraits.
- Albie Morrissey (1996-), Son of David Morrisey and Esther Freud. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistback to top
- David Dawson (1960-), Artist; painter and photographer. Artist or producer of 26 portraits.
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Lucian Freud in the Studio (30 March 2004 - 1 August 2004)
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