Robert Hofherr Art
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A river scene with watercraft comes alive through Fauvist techniques of vivid palette, simplified forms, and expressive paint handling. The boat and converging ...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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Artist Robert Hofherr presents a derelict structure forgotten in the woods in a bold expressionist style. A blue underpainting and high-energy palette bring the...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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Simplified shapes and colors form a fragmented image of a village and night sky. Accents of warm colors from the moon and houses balance the dominant blue and g...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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Artist Robert Hofherr captures a group of old barns in an expressive style. Executed quickly and energetically, the piece emphasizes instinct over overthinking....
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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A rural road heads towards an autumnal woodland. Bent trees add a vertical element and a sense of direction to the scene. The Fauvist color palette and bold pai...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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Seen from above, this colorful view of a small village highlights the dynamic play of color. Bold primary hues, softened secondary shades, and muted tones overl...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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Rural farm buildings serve as the focal point for this colorful Fauvist painting. The structures' forms connect with other compositional elements, each shaped a...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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This still life depicts a domestic scene, featuring three bottles, a vase, an orange, and an animal skull arranged on a patterned green table. A plant on the ot...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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A man wearing a white hat and blue uniform rests his hands on his chin. Loosely based on Vincent van Gogh's work, this painting adopts a looser and freer execut...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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Moody tones and expressionist paint application transform a Massachusetts forest into an expressionist image. Although two boulders dominate the scene, the comp...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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A Fauvist composition depicts a series of reimagined abandoned structures, stacked one on top of another. The layered mix of deep blue, green, and brown hues co...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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Inspired by English painter Keith Vaughan, artist Robert Hofherr reimagines a forest scene with a sense of fantasy and playful abstraction. Stylized trees inter...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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A town exudes a whimsical charm with its expressionist portrayal. The simple and non-traditional images of the houses, lamp posts, and residents burst with mu...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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The artwork depicts a wooded valley in a Philadelphia suburb in Fauvist style. Flat shapes and colors create an almost abstract effect in the composition. Minim...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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Inspired by artist Robert Hofherr's personal photo, this piece simplifies detail to make a bold and striking composition. Solid, substantial shadows replace o...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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A bearded sailor in a blue uniform and cap stands against a yellow background. Artist Robert Hofherr reimagined one of Vincent van Gogh's portraits through the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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Flowers in different colors, shapes, and sizes unfurl from a brown vase. Artist Robert Hofherr draws inspiration from the works of Fauvist master Raoul Dufy. Th...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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Artist Robert Hofherr shares an expressionist view of rocky outcrops in the forest. Bold color, energetic paint application, and a simplified drawing style he...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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A traditional farmstead basks in the bright winter day in artist Robert Hofherr's expressionist piece. He emphasizes painterly strokes and bold hues, drawing ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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A variety of flowers spring from a white vase, their shapes and orientations creating a lively sense of movement. The background accentuates the freshness of th...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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"Inspired by Paul Klee, I reimagined a quiet October evening with heavily textured colors and an emphasis on simplified linear elements," says artist Robert H...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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Inspired by the vibrant style of Raoul Dufy, this portrayal of UK monastery ruins transitions from realism to bold colors and lively brushwork, merging modern...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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A two-story mansion undergoes a fauvist transformation with its bright palette, stylized rendering, and expressive paint handling. The alteration of multi-tie...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
2010s Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Photographic Paper
2010s Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Mid-19th Century Victorian Robert Hofherr Art
Oil
2010s Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Early 2000s Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Oil
2010s Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
2010s Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
2010s Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
2010s Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
2010s Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Leigh Ann Van Fossan"Sands of Celia" (2022) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Acrylic Painting, 2022
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Based on a family member's photo, artist Robert Hofherr produced this Fauvist reinterpretation using a raw and bold palette. He composed this harbor scene fro...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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"Inspired by Matisse, this work is about line, color, pattern rather than strict representation," says artist Robert Hofherr. "The point here is to thoroughly enjoy exuberantly putting brush to canvas. Anything that inhibits this experience will be detrimental to the final painting. The color palette here has been reduced by the elimination of any true reds and little true yellow."
About the Artist
Robert Hofherr avoids depicting a landscape exactly as he sees it or as the viewer might expect. Instead, he enjoys reimagining landscapes and painting his pieces indoors at a fairly rapid pace. The works of French Fauve artists Maurice de Vlaminck and André Derain initially got him interested in painting, and also influenced his decision to not use grey in his works. During his free time he enjoys spending time with...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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"In this interior study, inspired by some of the works of Matisse, I used simplistic lines, blocks of textured color, and graphic patterns to create a re-imag...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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"This expressive work, inspired by a black and white image, uses a mostly cool palette and energetic paint handling to create an almost abstract visual," says...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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"This bold, expressionist work walks the line between representation and abstraction," notes artist Robert Hofherr. "In lieu of realistic detail, the piece hi...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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"What could have been a somber image is enlivened with a dose of color and expressive paint handling," explains Robert. The rather symmetrical composition is an...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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This work was inspired by the Fauve master de Vlaminck, with its heightened palette and energetic paint handling. The eye is directed into town by the road an...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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"Based on a personal photo, this work benefits from a restructuring which enlarges the barn and reduces the size and importance of the road in the composition...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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This piece attempts to capture that moment after a storm when the sun suddenly breaks through the clouds. In this composition, the beam of sunlight creates a ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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This dramatic rendering of the famous Scottish lake relies on mostly short, choppy strokes of thick paint to build color and texture. The composition is designed to direct the viewer to the surface of the loch in the distance, which almost glows as it reflects the light from above. "Hopefully this work captures some of the rugged beauty of the Scottish landscape," says Robert. The sides of the gallery wrapped canvas are painted a complementary brown.
About the Artist
Robert Hofherr avoids depicting a landscape exactly as he sees it or as the viewer might expect. Instead, he enjoys reimagining landscapes and painting his pieces indoors at a fairly rapid pace. The works of French Fauve artists Maurice de Vlaminck and André Derain initially got him interested in painting, and also influenced his decision to not use grey in his works. During his free time he enjoys spending time with his kids, walking his dogs and taking road trips to out-of-way places in the mid-Atlantic region. He currently lives in Maryland.
Words that describe this painting: landscape, Loch Lomond...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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This work attempts to capture that intense spring sunshine as it floods the picture plane directly at the viewer. This creates very strong colors and contrast...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
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This work was inspired by the abstract expressionist painters in 1950s New York, especially Grace Hartigan. Although not completely abstract, this piece clear...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Robert Hofherr Art
Acrylic
