The artwork “Study After Titian I” by Frank Auerbach, created in 1965, is an oil on board piece that belongs to the Expressionism movement. This artwork, categorized under the genres of sketch and study as well as history painting, is currently housed in Tate Modern, London, UK.
The artwork demonstrates Auerbach’s distinctive style, marked by vigorous and heavily impastoed brushstrokes resulting in an abstracted depiction. The palette is rich with earthy tones punctuated by occasional vibrant splashes of color, creating a visually dynamic and almost chaotic composition. The forms in the artwork are suggestive rather than explicit, evoking a sense of movement and emotional intensity that is characteristic of Expressionism. This piece appears to be a reinterpretation or study inspired by Titian, blending historical themes with Auerbach’s modern, expressive approach.