This triptych is a portrait of Kitty Godley, formerly the wife of the painter Lucian Freud and daughter of the sculptor Jacob Epstein. Tift was inspired by his lifelong interest in a collection of works given to Walsall by Kitty's mother, including Freud's famous 1948/9 portrait of Kitty as a young woman, and the influence of Freud's work on his own. His style is also influenced by 'Face to Face', a black and white television series from the 1960s. This work was the winner of the 2006 BP Portrait Award.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Kitty, 2006
Date supported
2006
Medium and material
Acrylic on board
Dimensions
Triptych, each 350 x 250 cm
Grant
15000
Total cost
15000
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