Modern

Malvina Hoffman

Born 1885 Died 1966 Works span 1919–1961

A Life Sculpted in Realism: The World of Malvina Hoffman Malvina Cornell Hoffman, born in New York City in 1885, emerged as a pivotal figure in American sculpture during a period defined by both artistic innovation and societal change. Her journey began within a household steeped in creativity—her father, Richard Hoffman, was a celebrated concert pianist and composer, while her mother, Fidelia Marshall Lamson Hoffman, possessed a musi…

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1919

first work

1961

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Malvina Hoffman's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Malvina Hoffman's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.