CARL HOFER ''THE YELLOW BLOUSE.'' Mid 2

CARL HOFER ''THE YELLOW BLOUSE.'' Mid 20th c. Oil on canvas. Monogrammed CH lower right corner. Carl (Karl) Hofer (German, 1878-1955) was one of the seminal figures in German expressionism, equally respected for his instruction to many students at the Berlin Academy as he was for his art and association with other giants of this art movement. This particular lot shows a young woman seated, with her hands crossed, wearing a yellow blouse. The frenetic nature of some Expressionist art is absent here, but the blocky, architectonic design, devoid of momentary painterly effects, marks this as a German painting of this era and an excellent example of the largeness of personal statement made possible with sure and simple means. The painting was purchased from Hofer by the consignor's father. Size: 25 1/2'' h., 16 1/2'' w., framed 29'' h., 20'' w. Condition: no defects; the frame has some knicks in it