Last brush stroke: Famous post-war painter leaves behind unique legacy in London
German-born artist who escaped Nazi regime and became British art icon has passed away at 93. His distinctive scraping technique and city scenes shaped post-war painting movement
Frank Auerbach a well-known British-German painter passed away at his London home early monday morning (aged 93)
The news came from Frankie Rossi Art Projects - where director Geoffrey Parton shared a heart-felt message:
Our dear friend and remarkable artist has left us‚ but his voice will continue to echo through time
Born in Germany Auerbach found safe-haven in Britain through the Kindertransport program (about eight decades ago) His art journey began at St Martins School of Art; later he studied at the Royal College of Art during post-war years
His work stands out due to its one-of-a-kind approach: Auerbach would often re-work his pieces by scraping off paint he didnt like - creating deep textured portraits and city-scapes that became his trade-mark style. The artist worked alongside other big-name painters like:
- Francis Bacon
- Lucian Freud
His son Jacob continues his fathers legacy as the artist leaves behind a rich collection of work that changed British post-war art forever
