Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 6 works by Andreas Hofer in our catalogue
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The most famous Andreas Hofer painting is Self-Portrait (1931); the original is in the Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich. Forest Motif near Wessobrunn (1937) and In Carnival Costume (Frau Oberlehrer Hochhäusler) (1929) are numbers two and three. Out of the 6 works by Andreas Hofer in our catalogue, these are the 6 most famous, ranked, each with its year and museum, so you can choose the painting to order.
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Andreas Hofer | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bavarian State Painting Collections |
Munich | 5 | Self-Portrait, Forest Motif near Wessobrunn, In Carnival Costume (Frau Oberlehrer Hochhäusler) |
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Self-Portrait (1931), Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich, ranks first, followed by Forest Motif near Wessobrunn (1937) and In Carnival Costume (Frau Oberlehrer Hochhäusler) (1929).
Andreas Hofer was 44: Self-Portrait is dated 1931, and Andreas Hofer was born in 1887.
6 works by Andreas Hofer are in our catalogue, dated 1929 to 1942.
Mainly in Bavarian State Painting Collections (Munich). See the museum table above for the full list.
In 1930s: 3 of the 6 paintings ranked here date from that time, including Self-Portrait.
Earliest on this page: In Carnival Costume (Frau Oberlehrer Hochhäusler) (1929). Latest: Mrs. Maria Hofer (1942).
The Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich holds 5 of the paintings ranked here, including Self-Portrait, Forest Motif near Wessobrunn and In Carnival Costume (Frau Oberlehrer Hochhäusler).
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.
Born in the city of Vienna, Austria, Andreas Hofer entered a world that was rapidly shifting beneath the feet of the old empires. He lived through the tumultuous decades of the early twentieth century, a period that demanded much from those who sought to capture the essence of their era. His life, which spanned from the late nineteenth century until the mid-1940s, was defined by the steady application of paint to canvas, a pursuit that required both patience and a keen eye for the changing light of the modern age.
His hands were guided by the traditions of his homeland, yet he moved through a landscape of evolving sensibilities. He did not merely observe the world; he translated it through the medium of oil and pigment. His presence in the art world was marked by a commitment to his craft, navigating the complexities of a life that would eventually lead him from the streets of Vienna to the city of Munich, where he met his end in 1944.
The development of his skill was a process of constant refinement. To understand the man, one must look at the quiet dedication required to master the nuances of composition and color. His work belongs to the era of the twentieth century, a time when the boundaries of what could be represented on a flat surface were being constantly tested and redefined.
Though the shadows of history often obscure the individual, the work of Andreas Hofer remains a part of the broader narrative of European painting. He lived through the most intense transformations of the modern era, maintaining his focus on the canvas even as the world around him changed irrevocably. His life was a testament to the persistence of the artist, a figure who seeks to find order and form amidst the chaos of passing years.
