Robert Hofherr

Man with Hat (After Van Gogh), Original Painting

2025

Artist Comments
A man wearing a white hat and blue uniform rests his hands on his chin. Loosely based on Vincent van Gogh's work, this painting adopts a looser and freer execution. The color palette echoes the original, with the background reflected in the coat and trim on the hat. True to artist Robert Hofherr's Fauvist style, the subject's identity and inner self recede in importance, as the work emphasizes the act of painting itself.

About the Artist
Artist Robert Hofherr paints fauvist expressions, infusing his work with a strong statement reflected in his bold application of colors and spontaneous brushwork. Robert refrains from depicting a scene in its literal sense and lets the viewer reimagine a piece with their imagination. Following art school, Robert spent decades as an advertising and graphic design professional. "After my children had grown and became independent, I reconnected with painting," shares Robert. Inspired by the French artists Maurice de Vlaminck and André Derain, he now paints in an unused bedroom in his home, often accompanied by the soothing melodies of classical music. When he is not working, Robert enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and exploring the magnificent landscapes of the mid-Atlantic region.

Words that describe this painting: portrait, Vincent van Gogh, Fauvism, fauvist, man, face, eyes, gaze, hat, expressionism, people, acrylic painting, blue

Man with Hat (After Van Gogh)
Robert Hofherr
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
16 in. h x 16 in. w x 1.38 in. d
2 lbs. 4 oz.