Robert Hofherr

Ruin in a Wood, Original Painting

2025

Artist Comments
Artist Robert Hofherr draws inspiration from an abandoned ruin in the woods. Rather than depicting the scene literally, he constructs it with simplified shapes and colors. A large tree trunk bisects the composition, dividing the open clearing from the building on the left. Cool tones dominate the palette, punctuated with touches of red, brown, and yellow-green.

About the Artist
Artist Robert Hofherr paints fauvist expressions, infusing his work with a strong statement reflected in his bold application of colors and spontaneous brushwork. Robert refrains from depicting a scene in its literal sense and lets the viewer reimagine a piece with their imagination. Following art school, Robert spent decades as an advertising and graphic design professional. "After my children had grown and became independent, I reconnected with painting," shares Robert. Inspired by the French artists Maurice de Vlaminck and André Derain, he now paints in an unused bedroom in his home, often accompanied by the soothing melodies of classical music. When he is not working, Robert enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and exploring the magnificent landscapes of the mid-Atlantic region.

Words that describe this painting: Fauvist, woods, tree, woodland, clearing, trunk, stylized, Keith Vaughan, forest, architecture, expressionism, landscape, acrylic painting, green

Ruin in a Wood
Robert Hofherr
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
20 in. h x 30 in. w x 1.38 in. d
3 lbs. 6 oz.