I am sure you realised that yesterday's Lucian Freud painting was made while the artist observed himself in a mirror.

It is a technique that has been used for centuries, particularly in Renaissance Italy.

Lucian Feud painted many self-portraits, most so unattractive that I do not propose posting them here.

Today's painting is an interesting one.

The mirror itself is not usually seen, but here it is prominently featured as a main part of the composition.

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