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At the Window II
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Windows appear frequently throughout the work of Karl Hofer, who created nearly 300 prints. Dating from a period that Hofer spent in his native Germany between the First and Second World Wars, this lithograph reflects the anxiety and chaos that characterized the country during that time. Figures with masklike faces crowd the space of an interior without interacting. It remains unclear whether they block the view to the outside world that the window would otherwise provide or are instead viewed from a building’s exterior. Enhanced by the jagged, sketchy lines used to render the figures, the composition conveys a sense of alienation and unease.
| Artist / Maker | Karl Hofer |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1923 |
| Culture / Origin | Germany, 20th century |
| Medium | lithograph |
| Dimensions | Image: 20.2 x 14.3 cm (7 15/16 x 5 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
BiographyKarl Hofer (1878–1955) — German artist (1878–1955).Karl Hofer worked as painter, university teacher, illustrator, book dealer and graphic artist and is associated with Germany. Their documented life spans the years 1878 to 1955, born in Karlsruhe, died in Berlin. Their work is linked to Expressionism.Disciplinespainter, university teacher, illustrator, book dealer, graphic artistBorn1878, KarlsruheDied1955, BerlinNationalityGermanyMovementExpressionismSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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