Frank Auerbach drawings

Frank Auerbach’s drawings are celebrated for their expressive line work and raw, energetic compositions. Using charcoal and graphite, Auerbach captures his subject — primarily portraits and urban landscapes — with vigorous, gestural marks that convey movement and emotion. His drawings often feature dense layers of lines, repeatedly reworked to explore form and depth. This process of constant revision creates a dynamic sense of flux. Auerbach’s intense focus on observation and his abstract approach to representation have made his drawings pivotal in the evolution of contemporary British art.

FRANK AUERBACH (B. 1931)

Reclining Model, Back View

FRANK AUERBACH (B. 1931)

Head of Jake II

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Head of J.Y.M.

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Head of Julia II

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Self Portrait V

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Study of a Nude

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Study of a Seated Nude

FRANK AUERBACH (B. 1931)

Reclining Head of Julia

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Drawing for Mornington Crescent painting

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Ruth Bromberg seated IV

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Untitled (Self-Portrait)

FRANK AUERBACH (B. 1931)

Study for Chimney in Mornington Crescent

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Study for 'Mornington Crescent - First Light'

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

David Landau

FRANK AUERBACH (b. 1931)

Untitled

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Sketch for Primrose Hill

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Study for Morington Crescent

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Study for 'To the Studios'

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Sketch for Camden Town

Frank Auerbach (b.1931)

Study for 'From the Studio'

Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Cats

FRANK AUERBACH (B. 1931)

The House