The Story
Dead Blue Roller by Hans Hoffmann (German, 1545/50–1591/92).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Dead Blue Roller
Hans Hoffmann (German, 1545/50–1591/92)
Dead Blue Roller
Hans Hoffmann (German, 1545/50–1591/92)32 people viewing now
Period
Late Renaissance/Mannerism
Theme
Portrait
Medium
watercolor and gouache with touches of gold
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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