Ludwig Von Hofmann

Life

Ludwig von Hofmann's original lithograph, "Life" is a powerful example of his famous neo-classical art. This impression of "Life" is printed upon upon thick mulberry (rice) paper and with full margins as published in Germany around 1910 and is signed by Hofmann in pencil along the lower right corner. It is a fine, original example of the early twentieth century lithographic art created by the German artist, Ludwig Von Hofmann.

Original Lithograph by Ludwig Von Hofmann.

LIfe by Ludwig Von Hofmann

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Title:	Life
Artist:	Hofmann, Ludwig Von (Darmstadt, 1861 - Pillnitz, 1945)
Date:	c. 1910
Medium:	Original Lithograph
Note:	Ludwig von Hofmann A major German artist of the early twentieth century, Ludwig von Hofmann first studied law in Bonn from 1880 to 1883. He then commenced studies in art at the Dresden Academy (1883-1886) and in the master class of Ferdinand Keller (1886-1888). In the following year, Ludwig von Hofmann enrolled at the Academie Julien, Paris. There he was strongly impressed by the art of contemporary French painters, such as Puvis de Chavannes, Albert Besnard and Maurice Denis. Ludwig von Hofmann returned to Germany in 1890 and settled in Berlin for the following thirteen years.
	Ludwig von Hofmann's years in Berlin were very eventful. There he was a founding member of both 'The Eleven' and the 'Berlin Secession' The foundation of the Berlin Secession (1898) was the first open revolt against academic traditions and paved the way for the creation of modern German art movements, such as Expressionism. During this period, Hofmann was also a founding member of the influential arts periodical, Pan. He contributed numerous illustrations to Pan, including the famous cover decoration. As Ludwig von Hofmann's reputation grew, his circle of acquaintances and associates would include such masters of art and literature as Arnold Bocklin, Edward Munch, Max Klinger, Gerhard Hauptmann and Stefan George. In 1898, none other than Rainer Maria Rilke dedicated two of his poems to Ludwig von Hofmann and his art.
	In 1903, Ludwig von Hofmann accepted the post of Professor at the Archducal School of Art, in Weimar. During his years at Weimar, he devoted much of his time to painting commissioned murals. As well, most of Hofmann's original lithographs date from this period. In both artistic mediums, he fully developed his famous portrayals of Hellenic life and beauty drawn from his inspiration for models of antiquity. Collectors of his art at this time included the Empress of Austria and the novelist, Thomas Mann.
	Ludwig von Hofmann left Weimar in 1916 to accept the post of Director of the Academy of Arts at Dresden. In the economically troubled times that followed he turned some of his talents to illustrating many fine books such as Homer's, Odyssey and The Iliad, as well as books by Hauptmann, Eduard Stucken and Goethe. Ludwig von Hofmann retired from the Dresden Academy in 1931.
	In 1933, the National Socialist party of Adolph Hitler took power. Like so many great German artists of his time, Ludwig von Hofmann's paintings and original prints did not fall into the suffocating category of state approved art. Many of his works were destroyed at the purge of 'Degenerate Art' at Erfurt in 1937.
Edition:	"Life" is a powerful example of Ludwig von Hofmann's famous neo-classical art. Hofmann rarely numbered his original lithographs and etchings (particularly during his Weimar years) but it is known that most were published in editions ranging from fifty to one hundred impressions
Size:	12 1/2 X 9 3/4 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
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Condition:	Printed upon thick mulberry (rice) paper and with full margins as published in Germany around 1910. Signed by the artist in pencil along the lower right corner. A superbly printed impression and in excellent condition throughout. This original lithograph entitled, "Life" represents a prime example of the famous art of Ludwig von Hofmann.
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