Frank Auerbach remembered by his son Jake

29 April 1930 – 11 November 2024
The German-born painter’s love of films, crosswords and a good pub quiz are recalled by his only child, keen to dispel popular ‘myths’ about the artistRead the Observer’s obituaries of 2024 in fullMy father kept things simple. Didn’t learn to drive, couldn’t swim, no bank cards and, until recently, no telephone. He worked 364 days a year until a few years ago. From then on, Christmas Day was sacrificed to “The best