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Florence Wideman Hoffman
"The Awakening" Early Spring Landscape of Mt Hamilton Oil on Masonite

c. 1960

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"The Awakening" Early Spring Landscape of Mt Hamilton Oil on Masonite Early Spring landscape by Palo Alto, California artist "Florice" Florence P. Wideman (Hoffman) (American, 1893-1989). Several trees are shown at the top of a hill, beginning to show flower buds. The hill overlooks a valley with rows of agriculture and lush forest. The buds on the trees are created with a splatter technique that adds a layer of texture and randomness. In the background is Majestic Mt Hamilton in the clouds. Born in Scranton Pa. she married Stuart V. Hoffman and Engineer and draftsman for the US Navy. Signed "Florice Hoffman" in the lower right corner. (possibly dated '60 below signature) Artist's tag on verso. Presented in a carved, gilded frame with a linen liner. Frame size: 31.25"H x 37.25"W Board size: 22"H x 28"W Biography from "Artists in California, 1786-1940" by Edan Hughes: Florice (Florence) P. Wideman was born in Scranton, PA on Aug. 26, 1893. At age ten Wideman moved with her family to Palo Alto, CA where she attended public schools. Her art studies began at CSFA for five years under Frank Van Sloun followed by one year at ASL in NYC and in Paris. Returning to the U.S., she spent ten years in NYC in fashion designing. Upon returning to California about 1930, she taught art at Palo Alto High School and San Jose Jr. College. Her married name was Hoffman at the time of her demise in Palo Alto on June 1, 1989. Her subjects include still lifes and landscapes of the Santa Clara Valley. Member: SF Women Artists; Palo Alto Art Club; SWA. Exh: Riverside (NY) Museum; San Jose State College; Brooklyn Museum; SFMA; Philadelphia Print Club; Santa Barbara Museum; Calif. WC Society, 1942. "Edan Hughes, author of the book "Artists in California, 1786-1940" Selected Exhibitions: 1950-1953 - Palo Alto Art Club Show - Mint Julep Room, Palo Alto, CA 1965 - Vin et Fromage - Palo Alto Cabana, Palo Alto, CA 1965 - El Palo Alto Art Gallery, Palo Alto, CA 1965 - Downtown Palo Alto Library, Palo Alto, CA Associations: California Watercolor Society Palo Alto Art Club Art Students League of New York, Student
  • Creator:
    Florence Wideman Hoffman (1893 - 1989, American)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.25 in (79.38 cm)Width: 37.25 in (94.62 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Artwork is in very good condition to Excellent with no issues. The frame has some slight loss of gilding in isolated areas (imperfections will be minimized but cannot be restored to new condition). New hanging hardware installed prior to shipping.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH83321stDibs: LU54211489692

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