Elisabeth Frink Prints and Multiples
British, 1930-1993
Dame Elisabeth Jean Frink was an influential English sculptor and printmaker whose work captured the complexities of the post-war era. Born in Thurlow, Suffolk, she studied at Guildford School of Art (1946–1949) under Willi Soukop, and at Chelsea School of Art (1949–1953). Frink emerged as a key figure among the Geometry of Fear sculptors, a group of post-war British artists including Reg Butler, Bernard Meadows, Kenneth Armitage, and Eduardo Paolozzi. Her oeuvre encompassed themes of masculinity, strength, and struggle, frequently depicting men, birds, dogs, and horses but rarely female forms. Her powerful sculptures and prints evoke the raw emotional aftermath of war.
Frink's early years in wartime Suffolk left a profound impression on her art. She gained international recognition at the 1952 Venice Biennale, where Herbert Read hailed her as "the most vital, the most brilliant and the most promising" artist of the event. Her early success, such as Bird (1952, Tate, London), showcased her distinctive approach, blending menace and grace in avian forms. Her innovative bronze sculptures, characterised by rugged, worked surfaces, broke with traditional modelling techniques.
The 1960s and 1970s marked a period of experimentation. While living in France, she produced the monumental Goggled Heads, haunting male figures exuding threat and alienation. Returning to England, her focus shifted to male nudes with powerful, barrel-chested forms and textured surfaces, exemplified by Running Man (1976, Carnegie Museum of Art).
In the 1980s, Frink's career reached new heights. A retrospective at the Royal Academy in 1985 cemented her legacy, despite a demanding schedule that included major commissions like Dorset Martyrs in Dorchester. She continued to work tirelessly, contributing to public art projects, mentoring students, and serving on advisory committees. Even after being diagnosed with cancer in 1991, Frink persisted in her creative endeavors, producing her final monumental work, Risen Christ for Liverpool Cathedral, installed just days before her death on April 18, 1993.
Frink's impact on sculpture extends beyond her life. Notable works like Warhorse and Walking Madonna are displayed at Chatsworth House, while Desert Quartet (1990) earned Grade II* listing in 2007, a rare honor for a contemporary piece. Her commitment to figurative art inspired the creation of the Frink School of Figurative Sculpture in 1996, a tribute to her artistic vision.
David Bowie counted her among his favorite artists, owning several of her works. As Frink herself believed, sculpture transcends function, existing as an independent and sacrosanct object, harmonising with its environment while commanding a profound presence—a philosophy vividly embodied in her enduring legacy.to
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Artist: Elisabeth Frink
Bull, from Images by Elisabeth Frink, 1967
By Elisabeth Frink
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Bull, from Images by Elisabeth Frink, 1967
Additional information:
Medium: lithograph
79 x 59 cm
31 1/8 x 23 1/4 in
signed and inscribed 'D' in pencil
Dame Elisabeth Jean Frank was an English sculptor and printmaker.
Born in Thurlow, Suffolk, Frink studied at the Guildford School of Art (1946–1949), under Willi Soukop...
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21st Century and Contemporary Elisabeth Frink Prints and Multiples
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Dog, from Images by Elisabeth Frink, 1967
By Elisabeth Frink
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Dog, from Images by Elisabeth Frink, 1967
Additional information:
Medium: lithograph
79 x 59 cm
31 1/8 x 23 1/4 in
signed and inscribed 'D' in pencil
Dame Elisabeth Jean Frank was an English sculptor and printmaker.
Born in Thurlow, Suffolk, Frink studied at the Guildford School of Art (1946–1949), under Willi Soukop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Elisabeth Frink Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Wild Boar, from Images by Elisabeth Frink, 1967
By Elisabeth Frink
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Wild Boar, from Images by Elisabeth Frink, 1967
Additional information:
Medium: lithograph
79 x 59 cm
31 1/8 x 23 1/4 in
signed and inscribed 'D' in pencil
Dame Elisabeth Jean Frank was an English sculptor and printmaker.
Born in Thurlow, Suffolk, Frink studied at the Guildford School of Art (1946–1949), under Willi Soukop...
Category
20th Century Elisabeth Frink Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
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