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Untitled, by Karl Hofer, graphite, 1948

Untitled

Karl Hofer

1948

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1948 graphite by Karl Hofer, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Karl Hofer
When & what style?
1948
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a pencil drawing of a nude woman reclining on her side. Her body is contoured with soft lines, and her face is serene. Her eyes are closed, and her head rests on her right arm, which is bent at the elbow. Her left arm hangs down, and her legs are slightly bent. The background of the drawing is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker lines of the woman's body. The overall effect is one of calmness and intimacy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Karl Hofer.

About the artist

Portrait of Karl Hofer
Artist

Karl Hofer

Karl Christian Ludwig Hofer or Carl Hofer was a German expressionist painter. He was director of the Berlin Academy of Fine Arts.

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