Bacon, Freud, Kossoff: The Human Figure in Post-War London, with Sophie de Stempel

In this episode, arts broadcaster Kate Bryan is joined by Sophie de Stempel – artist and sitter for Lucian Freud – and Tom Eddison, Sotheby’s Head of Contemporary Art in London, for a conversation on four exceptional paintings that bring together Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud and Leon Kossoff at pivotal moments in their careers. Spanning four decades, these works capture the School of London at its height. From Bacon’s self-portrait and Freud’s studies of the human figure, to Kossoff’s depiction of everyday life, the conversation explores how these artists engaged with vulnerability and human presence.

This podcast was recorded at Sotheby’s London in March 2026. 

To step further into the world of Sotheby’s, you can visit any of our galleries around the world; they’re open to the public. For more information, visit Sothebys.com. 

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