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Lot Essay
This work will be included in the forthcoming Hans Hofmann Catalogue Raisonné, sponsored by the Renate, Hans and Maria Hofmann Trust.
Hans Hofmann's trip to Paris in 1949 freshly inspired his art by reminding him of his art historical roots in France. He maintained that "France [had] fertilized the ideas of the whole world," and happily invited such artistic influence (H. Hofmann, quoted in C. Goodman, Hofmann, New York: Abbeville Press, 1986, pp. 61). The 1940s revealed American art as an important influence in the revitalization of the global art scene. However, Hofmann preserved his individuality within United States culture by continuing his loyalty to the tradition of French modernism.
This photograph shows Pablo Picasso's visit to Hofmann's solo exhibition at Galerie Maeght in Paris in January 1949. Picasso rarely viewed galleries during this stage of his life, revealing his confidence in Hofmann's aesthetic and artistic goals. Hofmann had placed himself within the language of the international art community and would remain an inspiration to his contemporaries and future artists.
Hans Hofmann's trip to Paris in 1949 freshly inspired his art by reminding him of his art historical roots in France. He maintained that "France [had] fertilized the ideas of the whole world," and happily invited such artistic influence (H. Hofmann, quoted in C. Goodman, Hofmann, New York: Abbeville Press, 1986, pp. 61). The 1940s revealed American art as an important influence in the revitalization of the global art scene. However, Hofmann preserved his individuality within United States culture by continuing his loyalty to the tradition of French modernism.
This photograph shows Pablo Picasso's visit to Hofmann's solo exhibition at Galerie Maeght in Paris in January 1949. Picasso rarely viewed galleries during this stage of his life, revealing his confidence in Hofmann's aesthetic and artistic goals. Hofmann had placed himself within the language of the international art community and would remain an inspiration to his contemporaries and future artists.