One of Frank Auerbach's favourite paintings-unseen for 50 years-to go on show for first time

Frank Auerbach's long-anticipated painting, Primrose Hill, Hot Summer Evening, completed 50 years ago, will finally be exhibited publicly for the first time. This landscape is part of a larger exhibition focusing on Auerbach's depictions of London, showcasing not only his dedication to this specific location but also highlighting how his work has been largely inaccessible to the public until now. The retrospective provides an invaluable opportunity to appreciate how he captures the essence of his beloved park.

The artist's persistence in showcasing Primrose Hill, Hot Summer Evening, reflects his attachment to this work. Despite numerous rejections from the owner for its inclusion in a major retrospective in 1978, Auerbach's enduring passion for this piece led him to make several polite appeals to have it included in the exhibition. His determination illustrates not only the importance of this painting in his oeuvre but also his commitment to sharing his artistic vision with a broader audience.

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