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Frank Auerbach

Frank Auerbach (1931–2024) was a British painter, draftsperson and graphic designer.

Also recorded as Frank Helmut Auerbach.

Overview

Also worked under the name Auerbach, Frank Helmuth.

Born at Berlin in 1931, died at London in 2024.

In detail

Frank Auerbach studied at Saint Martin's School of Art, Royal College of Art and London South Bank University. the recorded working language is English and German.

The field of work recorded is visual arts. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait, nude and landscape. The authority associates the name with contemporary art. David Bomberg is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Great Britain and London. Employment is recorded with Camberwell College of Arts.

Work by Frank Auerbach is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Städel Museum, Museum of Modern Art and National Gallery of Victoria.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Frank Auerbach”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q215919: Frank Auerbach

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