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Hans Hofmann
The Climb (P1267)

1960

About the Item

"The Climb (P1267)" is a Post War abstract oil on panel painting by Hans Hofmann in 1960. The artwork is 84 x 47 1/2 inches and 85 x 48 3/4 x 2 inches with the frame, weighing less than 50 lbs. It is signed lower right, "Hans Hofmann 60" and inscribed verso, "Cat. #1463 the climb 84 x 48 1960 hans hofmann". Hofmann played a pivotal role in the development of Abstract Expressionism and is one of the most important figures of Post War American art. His masterful use of space and composition draws the eye upward, evoking the feeling of an exhilarating journey. "The Climb" stands as a testament to the artist’s belief in the emotional power of abstraction through a sense of movement and its bold, sweeping brushstrokes and layered textures. Provenance: Estate of the artist Renate, Hans, and Maris Hofmann Trust, 1996, acquired from the above Private Collection Private Collection, acquired from the above Exhibition: Florida, Naples Museum of Art, Hans Hofmann: A Retrospective, 1 November-21 March 2003, no. 48, illustrated in color University Park, Pennsylvania State University, Palmer Museum of Art, Presentation in Galleries, 7 June 2007-10 October 2009 (temporary loan) Art in Embassies Program, Washington D.C., United States Ambassador's Residence, Luxembourg Literature: Exhibition Catalogue: Florida, Naples Museum of Art, Hans Hofmann: A Retrospective, 2003, no. 48, illustrated in color L. Adams, The Making and Meaning of Art, London, 2006, no. 64, pp. 110-11, illustrated in color S. Villager, ed., Hans Hofmann: A Catalogue Raisonne of the Paintings, vol. III, Farnham, Surrey and Burlington, Vermont, 2014, no. P1267, p. 267, illustrated in color
  • Creator:
    Hans Hofmann (1880-1966, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 84 in (213.36 cm)Width: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Desert, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 425761stDibs: LU9314951562

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