. Original Oil Painting By German Artist WOLFGANG EMIL HOFMANN (Deceased) STILL LIFE 2001 12" by 16" Painted on Hard Board Unframed Painting may have some light surface wear. Mr. Hofmann passed away a few years ago and left quite a body of work. I was fortunate to acquire many of his paintings that I will be listing here. See my other listings to view more of his gorgeous paintings. Please Enlarge Photos to View Note: Photos show the work to be a bit more shiny than it is. The following is an excerpt from a presentation of his work after he passed away. "...First Step Florence will be the beneficiary of an art show over Labor Day weekend at Silver Lining Boutique, 2217 Highway 101. The stunning still-life paintings by Florence artist Wolfgang Hofmann are now available to view at firststepcommunity.... ..The artist emigrated from Germany to Australia and then to the United States, where he served in the U.S. army. He lived in Arizona before retiring in Florence. The collection of works obtained by First Step represent somewhat of a chronicle of the life Hofmann observed. He was a man of keen perception of nature, capturing subtle nuances, creating mood and an invitation, almost, to touch a curling petal of a flower, a pollen-filled center, the feeling of porcelain, the delicate needlework of Schweitzer linen or a walk through the forest. He also used light in a masterful way to bring his creations to life. His garden in Florence provided the inspiration for much of his work, as did Native American cultural art..." If shipping is less than the stated price, I do refund the difference. Please view all pictures carefully. Coins in pictures are to show size only. All my items are sold as is :) Items ship within 24 hours Monday - Thursday. Items ordered on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, ship on the following Monday. Note: I ship from the Oregon Coast, if you're on the East Coast, shipping can be expensive for larger/heavier items. If the FEDEX option is offered in this listing, it will usually be the least expensive shipping option. Thanks for looking :)