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.
"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
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, ...
October 17
Located in Dallas, TX
gouache, tempera & colored pencil on newspaper
Paper, Tempera, Gouache, Color Pencil
$683
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
$471
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
Earth Toned Abstract Cityscape
By Emalita Newton Terry
Located in Houston, TX
Earth toned expressionistic cityscape with various colors including blue, red, and green. Framed in black frame with a yellow matte. Signed by the artist i...
Egg Tempera, Gouache
$471
H 8.27 in W 11.62 in D 1.19 in
Blue Lines - Mixed Media by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Lines 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 on the lower ri...
Tempera, Watercolor, Paper
Nerve Center
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : Nerve Center Materials : Acrylic, gouache, postage stamps, and mixed media on paper Date : 2018 Dimensions : 24 x 36 x 0.3 inches Kory Twaddle is a Ka...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
Map from Home to Kaz's Gallery
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : Map from Home to Kaz's Gallery Materials : Oil, acrylic, charcoal, conté crayon, oil pastel, pastel, paper, marker, and mixed media on paper Date : 200...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
$1,754
H 10.63 in W 10.24 in
Abstract composition Modern British Art 1960s design by John Barnicoat
Located in London, GB
To see our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the artist you want. John Barnicoat MA ARCA (1924 - 2013) Untitled abstract composition (1968) Tempera on board 27 x 26 cm Initialled and dated lower right. John Barnicoat was a painter of oils and works on paper using tempera, conté, acrylic, pen, and ink. He was brought up in Cornwall and educated at King’s College, Taunton. He joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserves and took part in D-Day, aged 29. He went on to read history at Lincoln College...
Tempera, Board
First Floor Systems
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : First Floor Systems Materials : Acrylic, tempera, gouache, paintbrushes, and mixed media on drawing paper pad back with spiral Date : 2018 Dimensions ...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
$471
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 ...
Canvas, Tempera, Watercolor
$683
H 8.67 in W 11.42 in D 0.08 in
Abstract Composition -Tempera and Watercolor by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2021
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an drawing in Tempera and Watercolor on paper realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo 2021. Good Conditions. The Artwork is Depicted through strong strokes in a well-...
Tempera, Watercolor
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H 28 in W 19.75 in D 2 in
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