Gerard Hoffnung in 1948
(c) The Gerard Hoffnung Partnership
British arts publisher King & McGaw acquired rights from Gerard Hoffnung’s estate to produce over 50 Gerard Hoffnung music-inspired fine art prints, available from today.
The press release says: « Satisfyingly simple and endearingly witty, artist and musician Gerard Hoffnung’s (1925–1959) illustrations are appreciated for their charming depictions of humorous characters and whimsical representations of musical instruments; from a cheerful lady playing a violin cat, two gentlemen straddling a double bass, to an elderly dame playing a flute that doubles as a washing line.
Angel with Harp Hair, 1956, from Hoffnung’s Music Festival, Courtesy of The Gerard Hoffnung Partnership
An artist, tuba player, humourist, broadcaster and raconteur, it is perhaps not surprising that Hoffnung’s work should spill over so far beyond his lifespan. Indeed, his legacy continues to delight succeeding generations around the world even now, more than sixty years after his death. »
Con Sord., 1956, from Hoffnung’s Music Festival, Courtesy of The Gerard Hoffnung Partnership
Bass Flute and Washing Line, Courtesy of The Gerard Hoffnung Partnership
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