Lucian Freud. Girl with Leaves. 1948. Pastel on gray paper. Purchase. © 2011 Lucian Freud
To commemorate the passing of one of the 20th century’s most extraordinary artists, MoMA recently installed eight works by Lucian Freud on the second floor. The two paintings, three drawings, and three etchings were selected from the 21 objects by Freud in the Museum’s collection.