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R.B. Kitaj, from: Six Etchings of Heads

Frank Auerbach

Gilden's Art Gallery United Kingdom

Artwork details

Artist
Frank Auerbach
Title
R.B. Kitaj, from: Six Etchings of Heads
Description

This original etching in grey and black is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Auerbach” at the lower right margin.
It is also dated ‘80’ [1980] next to the signature.
It is numbered from the edition of 50, in the lower left margin and titled ‘R.B. Kitaj’ in the centre of the lower margin. There were also ten artist’s proofs.
It was printed by Terry Wilson at Palm Tree Studios, London and published by Bernard Jacobson, London in 1981.
The paper bears the blindstamp of the printer in the lower left margin.
Other impressions of this subject can be found in the collections of The Britiish Museum, London and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Note: This was the first series of etchings undertaken by Auerbach with the inspiration for the sitters coming from his friends and family. The series consists of portraits of Julia Auerbach, Gerda Boehm, Lucian Freud, Leon Kossof, Joe Tilson and R.B. Kitaj.

Literature: Hartley, C. (2007). Frank Auerbach: Etchings and Drypoints 1954-2006. Cambridge: The Fitzwilliam Museum.
Reference: Hartley 10.

Condition: Very good condition. Very pale time-staining around the image. A pinpoint foxmark in the lower left sheet. Remnants of hinging tape, verso.

Date
1980
Medium
Etching
Edition
50
Signature
Signed
Sheet
40 x 34.2 cm
Status
Available
Price
$6,500.00
The Artist

Frank Auerbach

Frank Auerbach was born during a very volatile time in Germany’s history. With the help of British writer, Iris Origo, Auerbach was sent to Britain at the age of seven to avoid persecution by the Nazi regime. The method by which Auerbach was sent to Britain is disputed as some say it was via the Kindertransport, which was an organized rescue effort, while Auerbach himself states that he was sent to Britain via a private arrangement. Auerbach’s parents tragically died in a concentration camp so whatever the means, moving to Britain was fortunate. Auerbach became a naturalized citizen of Britain since 1947.

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