Frank Auerbach, who fled Nazi Germany for Britain as a child and became one of the major artists of the 20th century, has died. He was 93. Auerbach’s gallery, Frankie Rossi Art Projects, said on Tuesday the artist died at his home in London the day before.

FRANK Auerbach — a child refugee from Nazi Germany who became one of Britain’s foremost artists — has died at 93. The painter, a favourite of musician David Bowie, was known for his figurative