“Head of G.B.” is an evocative screenprint created by the artist Frank Auerbach in 1967. This artwork, characterized by its bold and expressive technique, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and represents the genre of portraiture. It is presently housed in Tate Britain, London, UK.
The artwork showcases a head, abstractly rendered with vigorous brush strokes and a monochromatic palette of black, white, and gray. The use of gestural lines and intense contrasts imbues the piece with a sense of dynamism and raw emotion, a hallmark of expressionistic art. The undefined and somewhat chaotic forms suggest a deeply psychological and subjective representation, aligning with Auerbach’s intent to convey more than mere physical likeness.
