The artwork titled “To the Studios” was created by Frank Auerbach between 1990 and 1991. This piece is an oil painting on canvas and belongs to the Expressionism art movement. Categorized as a cityscape, the artwork is currently housed at the Tate Modern in London, United Kingdom.
The artwork radiates an intense, dynamic energy, characterized by bold, thick brushstrokes and a vibrant color palette. The canvas is alive with chaotic yet deliberate application of oil paint, where hues of orange, yellow, red, and green intermingle to construct an abstract representation of a staircase and structural elements, possibly reflecting urban architecture. These elements are rendered with a distinctive expressionistic style that captures a sense of motion and urgency. The composition, while seemingly chaotic, reveals a harmonious assembly of forms, suggestive of the bustling activity and complexity of the cityscape that Auerbach aimed to portray.
