Seated FigureFrank Auerbach · 1966
Figuration
1966
Tate Britain
Frank Auerbach (1931 – 2024)
British figurative painter of intense portraits and London city scenes, known for thick impasto layers and sculptural, expressive textures.
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About this artwork
- Title: Seated Figure
- Artist: Frank Auerbach
- Year: 1966
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Tate Britain
- Movement: Figuration
- Keywords: seated figure artwork, expressive portrait, modern art painting
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: shadow
Questions & Answers
Which artistic current is "Seated Figure" by Frank Auerbach part of?
The movement associated with "Seated Figure" by Frank Auerbach is Figuration. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.
Who created "Seated Figure" and in what year?
The author of "Seated Figure" is Frank Auerbach, and the work is dated 1966.
Is "Seated Figure" typical of what Frank Auerbach usually created?
Frank Auerbach's recurring themes include figurative expressionism, human form & emotion, modern portraiture, abstracted realism, personal reflection, exploring identity, post-war modernity, formal composition; "Seated Figure" focuses on portrait art, figure painting, human form, expressive style, abstract portrait, modern figure, contemporary art.