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Mr. Ladislaus von Hoffmann

Arcana Foundation Inc.
Hoffmann, Ladislaus and Beatrix von
Hoffmann, Ladislaus von
Hoffmann, Ladislaus von Mr. and Mrs.
von Hoffmann, Beatrix Mrs.
von Hoffmann, Ladislaus and Beatrix

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Adam Elsheimer, Ceres Changes Stellio into a Lizard, 1605/1608, gouache and pen and brown ink on brown prepared paper, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Purchased as the Gift of Ladislaus and Beatrix von Hoffmann, 2007.111.9

Ceres Changes Stellio into a Lizard

Adam Elsheimer · 1605/1608 · gouache and pen and brown ink on brown prepared paper ·  Accession ID  2007.111.9

This is a drawing of a scene showing two men. One man is on the right, carrying a large sphere on his shoulders. This man is muscular, with short, curly hair, a short beard, and a toga partially covering his body. On the left, the other man is seated on a stone bench, looking at the man holding the sphere. This man has shorter hair and a longer beard, and he appears slightly older and is nude. The background features rolling hills, distant mountains, and patches of vegetation. A wide river curves across the landscape below, and there are some buildings along the water. The lines appear brown against the beige paper, with some areas of dark gray shading.
Lucas Cranach the Elder, Hercules Relieving Atlas of the Globe, c. 1530, pen and black ink over brush and gray wash over chalk on laid paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.111.2

Hercules Relieving Atlas of the Globe

Lucas Cranach the Elder · c. 1530 · pen and black ink over brush and gray wash over chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.111.2

This is a drawing of an elaborate scene showing numerous figures and structures. The image has an oval frame and is rendered on a greyish-blue background with white highlights. Two main groups of figures are depicted, one on the left and a smaller group on the right. The drawing features fine linework, washes, and highlights, giving it a classical appearance. Architectural elements suggest structures like a ship and ruins.
Georg Anton Urlaub, The Adoration of the Magi, 1756, pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash, heightened with white gouache and yellow chalk, over graphite with traces of pricking on blue laid paper, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Purchased as the Gift of Ladislaus and Beatrix von Hoffmann, 2007.111.176

The Adoration of the Magi

Georg Anton Urlaub · 1756 · pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash, heightened with white gouache and yellow chalk, over graphite with traces of pricking on blue laid paper ·  Accession ID  2007.111.176

The image shows a man in profile view with distinct facial features, a light brown, medium-length hair, and wearing a dark flat cap and a patterned robe. The background features a green pattern of scrolls and floral designs. Below the portrait is a text panel in bold, serif typeface.
Daniel Hopfer, Hieronymus Hopfer, Emperor Charles V, 1520 (1521?), etching (iron) with open biting and unique contemporary hand-coloring in green, red, yellow, pink and brown, Purchased as the Gift of Ladislaus and Beatrix von Hoffmann, 2011.102.1

Emperor Charles V

Daniel Hopfer, Hieronymus Hopfer · 1520 (1521?) · etching (iron) with open biting and unique contemporary hand-coloring in green, red, yellow, pink and brown ·  Accession ID  2011.102.1

This image features classical imagery and text. The upper section shows a winged figure intertwined with a swan in a rectangular border. The name "HOMER" is displayed below, surrounded by a decorative border of repeated swan motifs. A seated figure reading or reflecting is depicted further down, integrated with a large initial "H" and accompanied by text in German praising Homer and his literary significance. The layout and decorative elements are in a neoclassical style, emphasizing symmetry and classical themes.
Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein, Homer, Christian Gottlob Heyne, Homer Nach Antiken Gezeichnet, 1801, bound volume with etched and engraved illustrations, including 8 initials, 19 head- or tailpieces and 37 plates, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2015.203.1

Homer Nach Antiken Gezeichnet

Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein, Homer, Christian Gottlob Heyne · 1801 · bound volume with etched and engraved illustrations, including 8 initials, 19 head- or tailpieces and 37 plates ·  Accession ID  2015.203.1

The image displays a man working with a hog suspended by its hind legs. A table to the left holds items such as a large bowl, two lidded pots, and vegetables. A window with crisscrossed panes lets in light behind the man. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of beige and black. Objects and the man are positioned around a table in front of the viewer, with the man leaning towards the hog against the right wall.
Hans Burgkmair I, Johann Geiler von Kaysersberg, Das buch granatapfel im latin genant Malogranatus.., 1510, bound volume with 6 woodcut illustrations and blindstamped vellum backed wooden boards, Gift of Ladislaus and Beatrix von Hoffmann, 2000.57.2

Das buch granatapfel im latin genant Malogranatus..

Hans Burgkmair I, Johann Geiler von Kaysersberg · 1510 · bound volume with 6 woodcut illustrations and blindstamped vellum backed wooden boards ·  Accession ID  2000.57.2

This drawing is a view of an interior architecture scene similar to an ancient ruin. It is a large, vaulted space flanked by dilapidated walls. The structure features several arches, with some areas showing signs of decay and vegetation overgrowth. Farther back is an area that seems to open up slightly in the distance. The drawing's technique consists of loose, expressive lines with cross-hatching and shading. The lines are red on beige paper.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, The "Canopus" of the Villa Adriana at Tivoli, 1776, red chalk over black chalk on heavy laid paper, Gift of Ladislaus and Beatrix von Hoffmann, 1994.69.1

The "Canopus" of the Villa Adriana at Tivoli

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · 1776 · red chalk over black chalk on heavy laid paper ·  Accession ID  1994.69.1

The illustration depicts multiple figures with full bodies visible. The central figure is a woman walking forward, with distinct facial features, an intricate hat, a long coat, a billowing dress, and a cane. Other figures around her include both males and females in similarly exaggerated styles. Some wear top hats and suits, while others wear long dresses, with one holding a bouquet. One figure appears to be wearing a cloak. The background is minimal with hints of a landscape.
Lyonel Feininger, Strolling Ladies with Gentlemen Admirers, 1910, pen and black ink on cream laid paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2016.101.2

Strolling Ladies with Gentlemen Admirers

Lyonel Feininger · 1910 · pen and black ink on cream laid paper ·  Accession ID  2016.101.2

The image showcases a series of black brushstrokes on a parchment, arranged in an abstract composition. The brushstrokes resemble rolling hills or a reclining figure. The abstract nature of the image evokes fluid lines of a landscape, suggesting motion or movement.
Emil Nolde, A Small Steamboat, 1910, brush and black ink on Japanese paper, Purchased as the Gift of Ladislaus and Beatrix von Hoffmann, 2016.150.2

A Small Steamboat

Emil Nolde · 1910 · brush and black ink on Japanese paper ·  Accession ID  2016.150.2

The image features a landscape with lush greenery, a central majestic tree, a horizon of tall trees, and structures visible through the foliage. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the texture of leaves and the trunk realistically. The color palette includes various shades of green, brown trunks, greyish paths, yellow highlights in the foliage, and a sky in serene blues with white clouds. Cattle graze and two figures rest near the tree, with a classical structure visible in the distance.
Johann Georg von Dillis, Et in Arcadia Ego, 1790/1800, pen and gray and black ink with watercolor over graphite on wove paper, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Purchased as the Gift of Ladislaus and Beatrix von Hoffmann, 2007.111.7

Et in Arcadia Ego

Johann Georg von Dillis · 1790/1800 · pen and gray and black ink with watercolor over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.111.7