1989
Crayon and felt-tip pen on paper
36 x 29.5 cm (59.5 x 51.5 cm framed)
Framed
Very good condition
Accompanied by a gallery Certificate of Authenticity
 
Frank Auerbach (1931-2024) was a German-born British painter acclaimed for his layered portraits and urban landscapes that capture the intensity and depth of his life. A child refugee from Nazi Germany, his move to London in the 1940s became an inspiration to his work, drawing deeply from the city’s postwar atmosphere of reconstruction and resilience. Auerbach built his compositions over months or even years, meticulously repainting his works to transform paint into a presence, merging form and emotion in a uniquely physical way. Over his seven decade long career, he became one of Britain’s most respected postwar artists, with a major retrospective at Tate Britain and representation in institutions including the British Museum, the National Gallery, and the Museum of Modern Art.