Irwin D. Hoffman (American, 1901 – 1989) Pastel Woman Portrait Painting, Framed

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A striking vintage pastel on paper portrait by acclaimed American artist Irwin D. Hoffman, dated 1964. This sensitively rendered depiction … Read more A striking vintage pastel on paper portrait by acclaimed American artist Irwin D. Hoffman, dated 1964. This sensitively rendered depiction of a woman showcases Hoffman’s masterful use of color and expression, capturing a quiet confidence and serene presence in the sitter’s gaze. The artist’s signature, “D. Hoffman 64,” appears at the lower left. The piece is presented in its original period frame, featuring a textured burlap mat and a wood border, evoking mid-century design sensibilities. A fine example of Hoffman’s portraiture work and a collectible piece of 20th-century American art.

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16.0" w x 1.5" d x 21.5" h / Inches

Irwin D. Hoffman
New York, Massachusetts, (1901 - 1989)

Biography from the archives of askART: Irwin D. Hoffman, painter, etcher, sculptor and lithographer was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1901. He was one of four sons belonging to a set of Russian immigrants. Irwin stood out at an early age as being gifted artistically and at the age of fifteen he was enrolled as a special student and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts School.

Upon graduation Hoffman became a full-time student on full scholarship, and it was then, at the age of nineteen that he had his first solo show at Grace Horne Galleries in Boston. That exhibition was a huge success and the young artist was referred to as "a prodigy in portraiture" by the press. In 1924 Hoffman received the most prestigious award given by the Boston Museum School, the Paige Traveling Scholarship. The scholarship allowed him to travel abroad, studying and painting all across Europe. It was then that he not only came face to face with the traditions that he had learned in school, but perhaps more importantly, became aware of the modern trends that were sweeping the European art scene at the time.

After completing his studies overseas (he also visited Russia in 1929), Hoffman set up a studio in New York City, which he maintained until his death. The city was his base from which to work, but his love for new experiences caused him to often tag along with his brothers. Hoffman's brothers owned a mining company and prospected in the southwest, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The artist in Hoffman was heavily influenced by the people of the small villages that he visited while with his brothers' mining company.

In good Vintage condition with typical wear / marks consistent with age.
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