Frank Auerbach
R.B. Kitaj, from: Six Etchings of Heads
1980 - 1981
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R.B. Kitaj, from: Six Etchings of Heads, by Frank Auerbach, 1980-81.
- Frank Auerbach (German-British, 1931-2024).
- Etching in Grey and Black on Arches Wove Paper.
- Hand signed and numbered.
- Part of an edition of 50.
- Printed by Terry Wilson at Palm Tree Studios, London.
- Published by Bernard Jacobson, London.
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.
Dimensions
Above dimensions refer to image size.
Paper Height: 15.5 inches / 40 cm
Paper Width: 13.5 inches / 34.2 cm
Signature
Hand signed.
Exhibition
Other impressions of this subject can be found in the collections of The Britiish Museum, London and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Literature
Hartley, C. (2007). Frank Auerbach: Etchings and Drypoints 1954-2006. Cambridge: The Fitzwilliam Museum. Reference: Hartley 10.
Condition Report
Very GoodVery pale time-staining around the image.
A pinpoint foxmark in the lower left sheet.
Remnants of hinging tape, verso.
Product is used.
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