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Two Friends

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Modern & Contemporary Art · Catalogue no. 987424
Karl Hofer

Two Friends

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held by"degenerate art" collection, Städel Museum
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Artist / MakerKarl Hofer
Date1926
Culture / OriginGermany
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
Genreportrait
TypePainting
Collection"degenerate art" collection, Städel Museum
LocationStädel Museum
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 →

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