Classical Modernism Karl Hofer Mask in profile to the left. Circa 1945. India ink and watercolour on chamois-coloured laid paper. 26.5 x 23.6 cm. Monogrammed. Mounted freestanding in mat in dots and framed under glass. - The sheet with only isolated minor handling marks. Overall very good and in colour-fresh condition. The drawing is listed in the unpublished catalogue raisonné of works on paper by Karl Hofer under WVZ. No. 1577. - The present watercolour stands in contrast to Hofer's often melancholy works: with its bright colours and caricature-like exaggeration, it focuses on expressive liveliness and ironic refraction. The free form and playful approach clearly stand out from Hofer's usually restrained pictorial language. At the same time, the work refers to a less recognised group of works from those years, in which Hofer also devoted himself to cheerful subjects such as circus scenes with musicians - an expression of a surprisingly multi-layered artistic attitude in the midst of difficult times. Ink and watercolour on buff laid paper. Monogrammed. Spot-mounted freestanding in mat, framed under glass. - The sheet with only isolated minor handling marks. Overall very good and in colour-bright condition. - The drawing is listed in the unpublished catalogue raisonné of works on paper by Karl Hofer as no. 1577. - The present watercolour contrasts with Hofer's often melancholy works: with bright colours and caricaturesque exaggeration, it focuses on expressive liveliness and ironic refraction. The free form and lively approach clearly distinguish it from Hofer's usually restrained pictorial language. At the same time, the work refers to a less recognised group of works of those years, in which Hofer also devoted himself to cheerful subjects such as musicians or circus scenes - an expression of a surprisingly multi-layered artistic attitude in the midset of difficult times. This work is taxed. A surcharge of 24.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% VAT (books, prints except serigraphs) or 19% VAT (only for serigraphs and photographs) will be added to the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books, Prints except Screenprints) or 19% VAT (Screenprints or Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union. 2400