Experience the raw, expressionistic force of David Rankin’s engagement with the Holocaust-an unflinching etching shaped by a profoundly personal connection to trauma. Inspired by the writing of his wife, author Lily Brett, a daughter of Auschwitz survivors, this work moves beyond general commentary to become a rare, authentic response grounded in lived history.

Rendered with Rankin’s globally recognised economy of line, the fractured faces and contorted forms read as psychological imprints-fragments of fear, erasure, and human suffering. As an Artist’s Proof, this impression sits at the core of the edition: a scarce, hand-pulled piece reflecting the artist’s own review and intention.

A Wynne Prize–winning artist represented in major Australian public collections, Rankin brings both mastery and gravitas to one of the most significant moral subjects of the 20th century. This is a powerful acquisition for collectors of expressionism, socially engaged art, or Australian artists whose work resonates on an international stage.

David RANKIN (1946 - )
'Images of Auschwitz Poems lll' 1986
etching on paper
Image Size: 38 x 38 cm
Dimensions: 61 x 53 cm
Signed: Rankin, dated, titled & edition in margin

Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition: Very Good

(c) The Artist or Assignee