The artwork depicted is titled “working drawing for `Primrose Hill'” created by Frank Auerbach in 1968. Executed in graphite on paper, this piece is aligned with the Expressionism art movement and falls within the genres of sketch and study, as well as landscape. The artwork is currently housed at Tate Britain in London, UK.
In the artwork, Auerbach utilizes vigorous and dynamic lines, both in graphite and other colored media, to capture the essence and energy of Primrose Hill. The artist’s strokes, marked by spontaneity and intensity, evoke a raw and immediate interpretation of the landscape, characteristic of Auerbach’s expressionistic style. The juxtaposition of bold, dark lines intersecting with softer, more vibrant hues creates a compelling and evocative visual experience, demonstrating the artist’s distinctive approach to depicting nature.