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Building Site, Earls Court Road: winter (replica), Frank Auerbach, 1955

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  • 12 November 2024

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  • 1 minute

Considered one of the greatest painters of his age, Frank studied at the Royal College of Art between 1952–55.

His career spanned seven decades and his works were displayed at major galleries around the world. During his time at the College, he featured in the RCA’s ARK Magazine (1958) and said: “I paint the people I know well, in order to find their unique image. I find it all very difficult.” He was also a member of the RCA Alumni Council from April 2018–March 2024.

His first retrospective exhibition was held at London's Hayward Gallery in 1978, and he was awarded the Golden Lion prize at the 1986 Venice Biennale. He was known for his portraiture, along with street scenes of Camden in north London, where he was based.