JakeFrank Auerbach · 1990
School of London
1990
21.0 x 26.0 cm
Frank Auerbach (1931 – 2024)
British figurative painter of intense portraits and London city scenes, known for thick impasto layers and sculptural, expressive textures.
About this artwork
- Title: Jake
- Artist: Frank Auerbach
- Year: 1990
- Original dimensions: 21.0 x 26.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Main color: Rosy Brown
- Keywords: 1990 art print, contemporary art, art study
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
Questions & Answers
What was Frank Auerbach's age when "Jake" was created?
When "Jake" was created in 1990, Frank Auerbach - born in 1931 - was 59 years old.
Where does "Jake" sit within Frank Auerbach's body of work?
"Jake" belongs to Frank Auerbach's School of London work, whose recorded themes include bomberg's impact, london school, kossoff's expressive textures, figurative abstraction, post-war anxiety", urban alienation, psychological depth.
How is the color composition of "Jake" by Frank Auerbach built?
The color composition of "Jake" by Frank Auerbach combines a statement contrast with a strong color unity harmony.