Artwork
Jake 06
Jake 06 is a print by Frank Auerbach. It dates from 2006 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Jake 06 is a print by Frank Auerbach, a German-born British artist known for his repeated studies of a few subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of Jake Tilson, an artist and printmaker, one of the subjects Auerbach has studied extensively throughout his career.
Technique & Style
Auerbach's printmaking is characterized by his distinctive use of line, achieved by using a screwdriver instead of a conventional etching needle, exploiting its flat edge and pointed tip for varying line widths.
History & Provenance
The print was donated to the V&A through Marc Balakjian and Dorothea Wight of Studio Prints, who also provided insights into Auerbach's working methods. The V&A also holds the plate for this print.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frank Helmut Auerbach (29 April 1931 – 11 November 2024) was a German-born British painter.
