by frank auerbach linen. in this collage, the artist has used a simple palette of colors to create a feeling of calm & serenity. the soft hues of blue & green are reminiscent of a cloudy sky, while the orange & yellow suggest the warm glow of the sun. the vertical stripes of color are divided by thin lines of black, which give the impression of deep space. the overall effect is one of peacefulness & balance.