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Hans Hofmann
Composition in Blue (mid century modern Abstract Expressionist work on paper)

1952

About the Item

Hans Hofmann Composition in Blue, 1952 Color silkscreen with unique hand painted gouache additions Hand signed and numbered on the front in ink Published by Esther Gentle and 167 Gallery, New York Frame included Dazzling mid century modern (1952) mixed media silkscreen and gouache by Hans Hofmann - one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century. The gouache additions are done by hand, making each work in this series absolutely unique. A superb impression of this extremely scarce, early print with strong colors. According to Reba and Dave Williams (Reba and Dave Williams, American Screenprints, New York, 1987, page 32), Hofmann was persuaded to make this print by Esther Gentle (who later married Abraham Rattner), his student at the time, who was starting to publish screenprints reproducing well-known artists' paintings. Unlike other screenprints by Abstract Expressionist artists, Hofmann's is an original work which does not reproduce a painting. An unusual feature of Composition in Blue is that the blue background varies; the artist authorized different color mixtures and strengths for each example in the printing of this particular silkscreen (Williams, page 32). Measurements: Work: 16⅞ by 15 inches Framed: 24⅝ by 21¼ inches
  • Creator:
    Hans Hofmann (1880-1966, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1952
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Depth: 0.3 in (7.62 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The work itself is in fine condition; examined within the frame. Its original vintage frame is included. (frames not guaranteed).
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1745210698102
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