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© Estate of Frank Auerbach / Frankie Rossi Art Projects, London. Image courtesy of Manchester Art Gallery.

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Publisher: Courtauld (2024)
Type: Postcards
Size: Each 6" x 4" inches approx.
ISBN-13: 5021043401543, 5021043401345, 5021043401246
Country: UK

Frank Auerbach's Head of Julia II, 1960
“Head of Julia II” (1960) by Frank Auerbach is a striking charcoal drawing with added pink chalk highlights. This piece is a portrait of his wife, Julia Wolstenholme, and is known for its intense, heavily worked style, characteristic of Auerbach’s approach.

Frank Auerbach's Head of EOW, 1960
Frank Auerbach’s “Head of EOW” (1960) is a striking piece created using charcoal and chalk on paper. This artwork measures approximately 78.7 x 58.1 cm (31 x 22 7/8 inches). Auerbach’s technique involved vigorous sketching and erasing, which often required him to attach new pieces of paper to the artwork, creating a complex and textured portrait.

This piece is part of a series of portraits Auerbach made during the 1950s and 60s, capturing the haunting and melancholic expressions of his subjects in post-war Britain. The intensity of the portraits is heightened by the stark play of light and shadow, emphasizing the contours of the heads and jaws.

Auerbach’s technique involved working and reworking his drawings over extended periods, which often resulted in richly textured and layered pieces. This process reflects the post-war context in which he was working, capturing the struggle and resilience of the time.

Frank Auerbach's Head of Helen Gillespie II, 1960
“Head of Helen Gillespie II” (1962) is a compelling piece that showcases his distinctive style. This work, executed in charcoal and chalk, features frenetic and energetic lines that create a deeply layered and textured portrait. The piece is notable for its intense rendering of darks and lights, achieved through a process of building up and rubbing away layers of charcoal and graphite.

Auerbach’s portraits of Helen Gillespie form a small but significant part of his oeuvre, with only three drawings and nine paintings of her. This particular drawing stands out with its vibrant flashes of red chalk, adding a unique element to the otherwise greyscale composition

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Frank Auerbach
Head of EOW, 1960
Charcoal and chalk on paper
The Whitworth, University of Manchester c. Artist's Estate, courtesy of Frankie Rossi Art Projects, London (as are 2 below)

Frank Auerbach
Head of Julia II, 1960
Charcoal and chalk on paper
Private Collection

Frank Auerbach
Head of Helen Gillespie II, 1962
Charcoal and chalk on paper
Private Collection

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