Posted 8 years ago
bohemiangl…
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Collectors of Loetz glass know Franz Hofstötter best as the designer who was responsible for Loetz receiving the Grand Prix at the Paris Exhibition in 1900. But apart from his time spent designing for Loetz (from 1899 to about 1912), he was trained in painting and sculpture at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts. This painting, a serendipitous eBay find, was done after his retirement, in 1935, and represents the spa town of Bad Wiessee, Lake Tegernsee, and the majestic mountains beyond. I imagine it was done for his own enjoyment, since he was out of the public eye at that time. A recent photo of this location is shown in the last photo. The painting on canvas is about 30 X 40 cm, and is in its original frame. Signed and dated "Wiessee 35. and F. Hofstötter" in the bottom right corner.
For more information on Franz Hofstötter, see Tony Ellery's excellent article on Loetz.com here:
http://www.loetz.com/designers/franz-hofstoetter
For more paintings by Franz Hofstötter, see my Pinterest board on the subject here:
https://www.pinterest.com/warrengalle/franz-hofst%C3%B6tter-paintings/
Very beautiful one, if you ever get rid of it, you let me know, i will be ready.
Congrats Warren
Regards
Alan
Thanks, Alan - but this one will be hanging in my glass room :)
I copy that...but who know after a teacher retired,Lol
Just notice lot of dirt in the cloud, did you plan to do some cleaning on it, look like this will pop out very colourful cloud.
In my collection of Artwork, i see similar scenery on one of my painting, i will look for this one tomorrow, and get back to you.
Regards
Alan
Actually, I do plan on having a conservator look at it. I'll let you know how it goes.
I like it better dirty. ;0)