Harris Highlights: Head of Julia by Frank Auerbach with Harris Volunteer Kevan

Personal insights into The Harris’ collections – chosen, researched and shared by our wonderful volunteers.

Frank Auerbach (1931-2024) was one of the most significant painters working in the UK. Arriving alone in England as an eight-year-old refugee from Nazi Germany in 1939. Join Harris volunteer, Kevan, to explore Auerbach’s charcoal and chalk piece Head of Julia III (1985), looking at how the artist attempts to focus our attention and the techniques he used in his work.