Karl Hofer
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Summary
Karl Hofer was born on October 11, 1878[1], in Karlsruhe[2]. He died on April 3, 1955[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a painter[5], university teacher[6], illustrator[7], bookseller[8], and graphic artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (919 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Waldfriedhof Dahlem[11]
- Spouse: Thilde Hofer[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Native language: German[14]
- Occupation: art educator[15], visual artist[16]
- Field of work: visual arts[17], educational system[18]
- Position held: rector[19]
- Employer: Berlin University of the Arts[20], United States Schools for Fine and Applied Arts[21]
- Educated at: Academy of Fine Arts, Karlsruhe[22], State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart[23]
- Student: Otto Julius Fleck[24], Carl Schneiders[25], Josef Steiner[26]
- Notable work: Woman with Flower Pot[27], Naked Umbrian GIrl[28], Q75383394[29], Two Friends[30]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[31], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[32], Berliner Kunstpreis[33], Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin[34], Ehrengrab[35]
- Member of: Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[36], Prussian Academy of Arts[37], Third Reich’s Chamber of Fine Arts[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Movement: Expressionism[40]
- Commons category: Karl Hofer[41]
- Archives at: Deutsches Kunstarchiv im Germanischen Nationalmuseum[42], Berlinische Galerie[43], Baden State Library[44], Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe[45]
- Cause of death: stroke[46]
- Academic degree: professor[47]
- Family name: Hofer[48]
- Given name: Karl[49], Christian[50], Ludwig[51]
- Work location: Paris[52], Rome[53], Berlin[54]
- Described at URL: https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-karl-hofer[55]
- Student of: Hans Thoma[56], Leopold Graf von Kalckreuth[57]
- Manner of death: natural causes[58]
Why It Matters
Karl Hofer has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
FAQs
Where was Karl Hofer born?
Karl Hofer was born in Karlsruhe[2].
Where did Karl Hofer die?
Karl Hofer died in Berlin[4].
Who was Karl Hofer married to?
Karl Hofer's spouses include Thilde Hofer[12].
What did Karl Hofer do for work?
Karl Hofer worked as a painter[5], university teacher[6], illustrator[7], bookseller[8], and graphic artist[9].
Where did Karl Hofer go to school?
Karl Hofer was educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Karlsruhe[22] and State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart[23].
What awards did Karl Hofer receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[31], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[32], Berliner Kunstpreis[33], and Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin[34].