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Photorealist portrait painting Thomas Hoffman 'Sid and Nancy'
Located in White Plains, NY
'Sid and Nancy' by American artist Thomas Hoffman, oil on linen, 20 x 18 inches. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
'Early Morning River Landscape, ' by Harry L. Hoffman, Oil on Canvas Painting
By Harry L. Hoffman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
In this gilt wood framed oil on canvas waterscape, American Impressionist artist Harry Hoffman
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Harry Leslie Hoffman (1874-1966) - 20th Century Oil, A Winter's Walk
By Harry Leslie Hoffman
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming early 20th Century oil scene showing a mother and two children playing in the snow with
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Ocean Parkway Beach, October 2" Nathan Hoffman, Brooklyn, Impressionist
Located in New York, NY
Nathan Hoffman
Ocean Parkway Beach, October 2, 1941
Signed, titled, dated on the reverse
Oil on
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Manhattan from the Rooftops" Nathan Hoffman, Impressionist Cityscape Landscape
Located in New York, NY
during his later years some abstractions do appear. Hoffman signs his name fully on his paintings as
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Brighton Beach" Nathan Hoffman, New York, Sunny Day Landscape Impressionism
Located in New York, NY
Nathan Hoffman
Brighton Beach, July 31, 1946
Signed, dated, and estate stamped on the reverse
Oil
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"The Beach" Nathan Hoffman, Brooklyn, New York, Sunny Day Landscape
Located in New York, NY
Nathan Hoffman
The Beach
Estate stamped on the reverse
Oil on artist's board
10 1/4 x 14 inches
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Brighton Beach, August 5" Nathan Hoffman, Brooklyn, Impressionist, Sunny Day
Located in New York, NY
during his later years some abstractions do appear. Hoffman signs his name fully on his paintings as
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Prospect Park, Brooklyn, " Nathan Hoffman, New York City Impressionist Landscap
Located in New York, NY
do appear. Hoffman signs his name fully on his paintings as “Nathan Hoffman” and they are often
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Central Park, Sherry Netherland Hotel, Plaza Hotel" Nathan Hoffman, New York
Located in New York, NY
do appear. Hoffman signs his name fully on his paintings as “Nathan Hoffman” and they are often
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Baseball in the Farmyard" Irwin Hoffman, New England Modernist Small Town Scene
Located in New York, NY
Irwin Hoffman
Baseball in the Farmyard
Signed lower right
Oil on canvas
24 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Bermuda Landscape with Palm Trees, " Harry Hoffman, American Impressionism
By Harry L. Hoffman
Located in New York, NY
Harry Leslie Hoffman (1871 - 1964)
Bermuda
Oil on board
16 x 12 inches
Signed lower right; estate
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"The Artist's Wife at the Loom, " Harry Hoffman, Bright American Impressionism
By Harry Leslie Hoffman
Located in New York, NY
Harry Leslie Hoffman (1871 - 1964)
The Artist's Wife (Beatrice Pope) at the Loom, circa 1915
Oil on
Category
1910s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Central Park NY Looking N. West" Impressionist Cityscape Oil Painting on Board
Located in New York, NY
A jewel and pertinent example of Nathan Hoffman's charming New York City scenes. Here we find a
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Glass
H 16 in W 20.5 in D 2.5 in
"Central Park N.Y. Looking South East With General Motors Bldg." Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A fine and pertinent example of Nathan Hoffman's charming New York City scenes. Here we find a
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Glass, Oil, Board
H 16 in W 21 in D 1.75 in
"Costa Del Sol XII" Multi Colored Target Painting with Luminous Effect
By Michael Hoffman
Located in Baltimore, MD
dream. His artwork is collected by individuals and corporations worldwide.
"My paintings are
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
" Imperfect witness " by Hoffman
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century
" Imperfect Witness " by Hoffman ( Oil on Canvas )
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"The Awakening" Early Spring Landscape of Mt Hamilton Oil on Masonite
Located in Soquel, CA
"The Awakening" Early Spring Landscape of Mt Hamilton Oil on Masonite
Early Spring landscape by
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
H 31.25 in W 37.25 in D 2 in
Charles Herman Hoffman, Oil on Board, Abstract Composition
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Charles Herman Hoffman (1900-1973), listed Belgian artist. Oil on board.
Abstract composition
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Red House (The Hoffman House)
By Harry Leith-Ross
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Harry Leith-Ross (American, 1886 - 1973)
Red House (Hoffman House)
Oil on canvas, weathered wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Encounter" Indian & bear. Santa Fe Utah Colorado, Wyoming, Montana 1930s. Large
By Frank Hoffman
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil
Circa 1930s - 1940s
"The Encounter" Indian & Bear
Frank Hoffman (1888-1958)
Growing up in New
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Interior of St. Mark’s Basilica, Venice
Located in Boston, MA
Signed lower right: “Irwin D. Hoffman”.
Category
1940s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Expressionist French Woods - Abstract with Pink, Black, & Blue
By Eric Hoffman
Located in Soquel, CA
Bay area abstract expressionist landscape of Paris, France woods by Eric Hoffman (American, B-1954
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
H 19.5 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
Boy Pulling his Sled
By Frank Hoffman
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1923
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 28.00" x 32.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Visiting The Family Doctor
By Frank Hoffman
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 24.00" x 24.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Left
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Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Old Barn, Jackson
By Harry Leslie Hoffman
Located in Milford, NH
A lovely impressionist winter oil painting with a farmer going into the barn painted by American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Trisha Vergis, Original Oil on Canvas, William Hoffman House c. 1863
Located in Doylestown, PA
"William Hoffman House, ca. 1863" is an 9" x 12" oil on canvas, mounted to board, architectural and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
H 10.5 in W 13.5 in D 1.5 in
Self-Portrait
By Irwin D. Hoffman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hoffman: In His Time, Alfred J. Walker Fine Art, Boston
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique Old Master Ruins Signed Original Columns Greek Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique original column ruins oil painting by Ruth Erb Hoffman (1902 - 1968). Oil on board, circa
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting Signed W. Hoffman
Located in Big Flats, NY
Abstract expressionist oil on canvas painting of landscape with possible cityscape in foreground
Category
Mid-20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Oceanside Confluence" Multi Color Linear Abstract Painting
By Michael Hoffman
Located in Baltimore, MD
paintings are meditative studies done with rich colors and bold graphic compositions - I often incorporate
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
"Costa Del Sol X" Multi Colored Target Painting with Luminous Effect
By Michael Hoffman
Located in Baltimore, MD
dream. His artwork is collected by individuals and corporations worldwide.
"My paintings are
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
"Costa Del Sol VIII" Glowing Target Painting in Tranquil Blue Hues
By Michael Hoffman
Located in Baltimore, MD
dream. His artwork is collected by individuals and corporations worldwide.
"My paintings are
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Costa Del Sol I" Multi Colored Target Painting with Luminous Effect
By Michael Hoffman
Located in Baltimore, MD
dream. His artwork is collected by individuals and corporations worldwide.
"My paintings are
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
"Costa Del Sol IV" Multi Colored Target Painting with Luminous Effect
By Michael Hoffman
Located in Baltimore, MD
dream. His artwork is collected by individuals and corporations worldwide.
"My paintings are
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
"Costa Del Sol VII" Luminous Target Painting in Magenta, Orange and Blues
By Michael Hoffman
Located in Baltimore, MD
paintings are meditative studies done with rich colors and bold graphic compositions - I often incorporate
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
"Costa Del Sol III" Luminous Target Painting in Orange, Green, Blue and Magenta
By Michael Hoffman
Located in Baltimore, MD
dream. His artwork is collected by individuals and corporations worldwide.
"My paintings are
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Little Engines that Burn Up Energy
By Frank Hoffman
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Unsigned
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Kyoto Snow" Geometric Abstract in Organic Neutrals with Playful Texture
By Michael Hoffman
Located in Baltimore, MD
dream. His artwork is collected by individuals and corporations worldwide.
"My paintings are
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Paint
Elegant in the Snow
By Harry Leslie Hoffman
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
. Oil on canvas, signed lower right. c.1900.
This work by Hoffman is on its original french stretcher
Category
19th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"SUNRISE " LATE 1950s ABSTRACT STUDENT OF HANS HOFFMAN MID CENTURY MODERN 48X70
By Jennie Haddad
Located in San Antonio, TX
Jennie Haddad
(1906-1996)
Dallas Artist
Image Size: 48 x 70
Medium: Oil
"Sunrise"
Biography
Signed
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th c. French Portrait of Louise Dorothea von Hoffman, signed H. Millot, 1724
Located in PARIS, FR
HENRI MILLOT
PORTRAIT OF LOUISE-DOROTHÉE VON HOFFMAN
Signed “h. millot” and dated 1724 on the back
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"EYE OF THE STORM" 50s 60s ABSTRACT STUDENT OF HANS HOFFMAN MID CENTURY MODERN
By Jennie Haddad
Located in San Antonio, TX
Jennie Haddad
(1906-1996)
Dallas Artist
Image Size: 42 x 30
Frame Size: 48 x 36
Medium: Oil
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Watercolor
Vintage Cubist New York City (Manhattan) Oil Painting by Nathaniel Hoffman, 1962
Located in Baltimore, MD
Hoffman on the reverse side, in an interesting script and “cartouche”. The painting may be over an earlier
Category
1960s Cubist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rainy Day in the French Quarter, New Orleans Louisiana by Richard Hoffman
By Richard Hoffman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist cityscape of the French Quarter in New Orleans by Richard Hoffman. Oil on canvas
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Cayuni River, British Guiana" Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting on Board
By Harry Leslie Hoffman
Located in New York, NY
Hoffman is best known for his colorfully rich and impressionistic landscape scenes from the 20th
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"A Trail in the Jungle - Kartabo, British Guiana" Impressionist Oil Painting
By Harry Leslie Hoffman
Located in New York, NY
the soft hazy light created by the tropical climate. Hoffman's Savannah paintings feature loose
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Along the Cuyuni, British Guiana" Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting on Board
By Harry Leslie Hoffman
Located in New York, NY
Hoffman is best known for his colorfully rich and impressionistic landscape scenes from the 20th
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Maui Golfing Landscape
By M.E. Hoffman
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous oil painting of the vibrant Maui mountaintops and golf course in the foreground by M.E
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Old Napa Bridge, Mid-Century Monticello Stone Bridge Wine Country Landscape
By Barbara Bales Hoffman
Located in Soquel, CA
Serene and substantial mid-century oil painting titled "Bridge on Road to Monticello" by Barbara
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cardboard, Oil
World War One Battle Oil Painting by P. Hoffman Knatz
By Philip Hoffman Knatz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautifully executed oil painting of helmeted soldiers engaged in battle. They are crouched
Category
Vintage 1930s American Paintings
Portrait of a Women in Yellow Dress Oil on Canvas by Irwin D. Hoffman
By Irwin D. Hoffman
Located in Plymouth, MA
A lovely oil on canvas by listed artist Irwin D. Hoffman (1901-1989) depicting a prominently
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Shipyard" WPA Oil Painting by Harry Zee Hoffman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great WPA painting of ship yard workers at night. It is an oil on canvas mounted in an
Category
20th Century Paintings
Pyrennes Summer
By Michael Hoffman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mixed media on panel
Category
Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
January, Nassau,
By Harry Leslie Hoffman
Located in Concord, MA
HARRY LESLIE HOFFMAN (1871-1964)
January, Nassau, 1917
Oil on board
8 x 10 inches
Signed and dated
Category
1910s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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Ludwig Bemelmans Captures the Thrilling Sight of Coney Island at Night
The ‘Madeline’ creator and Carlyle Hotel legend was in a New York state of mind in the 1940s when he produced this exuberant and rare oil painting.
Art Brings the Drama in These Intriguing 1stDibs 50 Spaces
The world’s top designers explain how they display art to elicit the natural (and supernatural) energy of home interiors.
Welcome (Back) to the Wild, Wonderful World of Walasse Ting
Americans are rediscovering the globe-trotting painter and poet, who was connected to all sorts of art movements across a long and varied career.
In Francks Deceus’s ‘Mumbo Jumbo #5,’ the Black Experience Is . . . Complicated
Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.
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