Gaston Hoffmann (French, 1883-1960) worked as a painter, decorator, cartoonist, and illustrator in France and Quebec throughout the first half of the 20th century. He examined contemporary events and subjects in his work as well as explored the limits of his imagination. Hoffmann is known for his theatrical paintings as well as his satirical prints. Hoffmann was born in Paris and was educated there at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Académie Julian. After the war he worked between 1918 and 1921 together with his friend Charles Schneider, for whose glass factory he decorated vases with delicate plant, flower and animal motifs inspired by the Art Nouveau style. At the time, he also worked for the Sèvres porcelain factory, designed posters and painted two large murals in Quebec, teaching at the academy there between 1924 and 1926. He painted narrative genre scenes, often with a humorous undertone, but also representations of wonderful underwater worlds populated by nereids and strange creatures. He translated themes from literature, poetry and the Bible into performances full of emotion and deals with themes that, surprisingly, are still topical. He wrote educational books for elementary school art, created cartoons, murals, painted altarpieces, illustrated books, and caricatures, for example, of the pompous French judiciary. Hoffmann died in Metz in 1977, aged 95.
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Gaston Hoffmann Set of 3 Satirical French Dental Illustration Lithographs
By Gaston Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
A lovely set of three circa 1930 hand colored and signed satirical lithograph prints by French artist Gaston Hoffmann (1883-1977). Gaston Hoffmann worked as a painter, decorator, car...
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Set of 2 Antique Anatomy Prints of Dental Anatomy, '1839'
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two antique prints of dental anatomy. These prints originate from 'Magazijn van ontleedkunde' by Dr. Th. Richter. Published 1839.
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Texas Nightshade Botanical Illustration, Lithograph, 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Texas Nightshade Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This botanical illustration features Solanum texanum, commonly known as Texas Nightshade, a plant recognize...
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19th Century French Lithographs La Rigolbochomanie Set of 6
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of six 19th century French hand colored lithographs from the series entitled La Rigolbochomanie depicting the craze surrounding the celebrated can-can dancer Rigolboche. The vo...
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H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 0.01 in
Botanical Illustration of Begonia Rex with Flowers, 1854-1855 Lithograph Print
Located in Langweer, NL
Botanical Illustration of Begonia rex with Flowers, 1854-1855 Lithograph Print This exquisite lithograph with original hand coloring features the plant Begonia rex, commonly known i...
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Set of 2 Large Lithographs of Fossils
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two original antique prints of various fossils. Source unknown, to be determined. Published c.1840.
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Old Satirical Print of An Aggressive Landlady, 1827
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Rooms—Sir are a Guinea a week, And—We'll do for ye!!' Old satirical print. In a sparsely furnished room, with green half-...
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$400
H 15.75 in W 11.23 in D 0.01 in
Mr G. Hugue, French Equestrian Satirical Chromolithograph, Album Comique, 1885
Located in Langweer, NL
Mr G. Hugue, French Equestrian Satirical Chromolithograph, Album Comique, 1885 This lively French chromolithograph caricature titled “Mr G. Hugue” belongs to the humorous illustrate...
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H 14.57 in W 13.98 in D 0.01 in
The Antiquaries Hand-Colored Lithograph, Satirical Caricature, c.1823
Located in Langweer, NL
The Antiquaries – Boilly Satire on Collectors, Hand-Colored, c.1823 Description: The Antiquaries is one of Boilly’s most enduringly popular compositions, portraying a group of elder...
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H 12.01 in W 9.49 in D 0.01 in
Imperial Menagerie: A Satirical Collection of The Stuffed Museum - 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
La Ménagerie Impériale: Le Musée des Empaillés 1. **Le Boa** (Prétention - Servilité) 2. **Le Rat d'Église** (Dévotion - Hypocrisie) 3. **Le Hibou** (Sagesse - Prudence) 4. **La Pie...
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H 10.24 in W 7.8 in D 0 in
1862 Trio of Yellow-Breasted Tits - Rare Hand-Colored Lithograph from Hoffmann
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1862 Trio of Yellow-Breasted Tits - Rare Hand-Colored Lithograph from Carl Hoffmann's *Book of the World* Description: This 1862 hand-colored lithograph showcases three str...
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H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 0.01 in
Botanical Illustration of Farfugium grande Leaf, 1854-1855 Lithograph Print
Located in Langweer, NL
Botanical Illustration of Farfugium grande Leaf, 1854-1855 Lithograph Print This lithograph with original hand coloring illustrates the striking foliage of the plant Farfugium grand...
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H 10.83 in W 9.06 in D 0 in
Satirical Vision of John Wilkes - Champion of Liberty, ca. 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
A satirical engraving of John Wilkes, a notable figure in 18th-century British politics known for his radical views and fierce criticism of the monarchy and government. Wilkes was ...
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