Richard Peter Hoffman was a Precisionist painter, photographer and designer. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania in 1911, Hoffman was born into an eighth generation Pennsylvania German family .He was the only child of successful local merchants; his father owned a grocery store and his mother a millinery shop. Hoffman studied at Mercersburg Academy, the New York School of Fine and Applied Art and the Parsons School of Design. He began his career painting traditional Impressionist landscapes in watercolor similar to those of the group surrounding Walter Baum at the Baum School. Inspired by the work of the Modernist and Precisionist painters, his style began to change dramatically. Never abandoning his Pennsylvania German cultural roots, most of his Precisionist landscapes incorporate Pennsylvania German folk art motifs. His work is both unique and appealing. A lively palette and representational themes combine hard and soft edges showing the obvious influence of fellow Pennsylvania Modernist, Charles Sheeler. His mediums combine casein, watercolor, India ink and crayon, giving his paintings a unique surface.
Hoffman was not prolific, producing only 189 paintings between 1946 and 1965. As each work was carefully composed and tediously perfected, like many artists, Hoffman would become attached to his masterpiece and would not want to part with it. This is largely the reason why Richard Peter Hoffman is not as well known among Precisionist collectors today. It was not until the end of his life that his paintings were dispersed and so far, few have surfaced. An avid photographer, Hoffman stopped painting in 1965 to concentrate on his photography. He also had an interest in the theater and designed sets for local productions. He exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Philadelphia Watercolor Society, The American Watercolor Society, The National Society of Painters in Casein, the Audubon Artists, The Woodmere Art Gallery (1950 award,1952 prize, 1962 award), The Knickerbocker Artists (1955 award) and the Philadelphia Commercial Museum 1965 award.
hree Freedoms - Worship, Communication and Assembly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three Freedoms - Worship, Communication and Assembly, February, 1960, mixed media on paper, signed lower right, 28 x 19 3/4 inches, exhibited Portrait of Freedom, Lehigh Art Alliance...
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
"Pigeon Holes Abstract"
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork. Signed and dated 1950 lower right. Richard Peter Hoffman (1911-1977) Richard Peter Hoffman was a precisionist painter, ph...
Tempera, Watercolor
Blue, Red, and Black
By Alexander Calder
Located in London, GB
An original, large-scale painting by Alexander Calder, this unique work showcases Calder's iconic bold colour palette and dynamic abstract forms. The piece, painted in 1968, is hand-...
Paper, Gouache
$993
H 20.08 in W 34.65 in D 0.12 in
Original 70's Hand Painted Textile Design Gouache botanical style White Paper
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Abstract Expressionist design. Sealed on the back with the design studio name and number . Ilegible signature We offer a small number of these original illustration designs by this ...
Paper, Gouache
$677
H 8.67 in W 11.42 in D 0.08 in
Abstract Composition -Tempera and Watercolor by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an original drawing in Tempera and Watercolor on paper realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2020. Good Conditions. The Artwork is Depicted through strong strokes...
Tempera, Watercolor
$992
H 20.08 in W 34.65 in D 0.12 in
Original 70's Hand Painted Textile Design Gouache botanical Style on White Paper
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Abstract Expressionist design. Sealed on the back with the design studio name and number . Ilegible signature We offer a small number of these original illustration designs by this ...
Paper, Gouache
$467
H 8.27 in W 11.62 in D 1.19 in
Mixed Colors Composition - Mixed Media by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Mixed Colors Composition is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2020. Mixed media in tempera and watercolor on paper Hand-signed and dated by the artist o...
Tempera, Watercolor, Paper
$993
H 20.08 in W 34.65 in D 0.12 in
Original 70's Hand Painted Textile Design Gouache abstract morden White Paper
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Abstract Expressionist design. Sealed on the back with the design studio name and number . Ilegible signature We offer a small number of these original illustration designs by this ...
Paper, Gouache
$992
H 20.08 in W 34.65 in D 0.12 in
Original 70's Hand Painted Textile Design Gouache botanical style on White Paper
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Abstract Expressionist design. Sealed on the back with the design studio name and number . Ilegible signature We offer a small number of these original illustration designs by this ...
Paper, Gouache
California Monoprint
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : California Monoprint Materials : Tempera on paper Date : 2008 Dimensions : 36 x 24 x .1 in. Kory Twaddle is a Kansas City based artist and Research A...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
$992
H 20.08 in W 34.65 in D 0.12 in
Original 70's Hand Painted Textile Design Gouache a botanical Style White Paper
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Abstract Expressionist design. Sealed on the back with the design studio name and number . Ilegible signature We offer a small number of these original illustration designs by this ...
Paper, Gouache
$992
H 20.08 in W 34.65 in D 0.12 in
Original 70's Hand Painted Textile Design Gouache abstract morden White Paper
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Abstract Expressionist design. Sealed on the back with the design studio name and number . Ilegible signature We offer a small number of these original illustration designs by this ...
Paper, Gouache
$4,000
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in
"Appi" Amaranth Ehrenhalt, Unique Painting, Woman Abstract Expressionism, 2003
By Amaranth Ehrenhalt
Located in New York, NY
Amaranth Ehrenhalt (1928–2021) Appi 13, 2003 Gouache and watercolor on thick paper Painting: 20 x 20 cm l 8 x 8 in. Frame: 33 x 33 cm l 13 x 13 in. Signed, titled and dated Amarant...
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
$992
H 18.9 in W 34.65 in D 0.12 in
Original 70's Hand Painted Textile Design Gouache abstract morden on White Paper
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Abstract Expressionist design. Sealed on the back with the design studio name and reference number. It features an illegible signature. We offer a small number of these original ill...
Paper, Gouache