Robert Hofherr

Scituate Harbor, Original Painting

2026

Artist Comments
The setting sun illuminates a group of Massachusetts workboats in this colorful seascape painting. Inspired by artist Robert Hofherr's personal photo, the piece reflects the three main tenets of Fauvism through intense color, a simplified rendering style, and an expressive application of paint. The evening light turns the marsh into shades of red and golden orange, while the water shifts between teal, cerulean, cobalt blue, and green-beige tones.

About the Artist
Artist Robert Hofherr paints fauvist expressions, infusing his work with a strong statement reflected in his bold application of colors and spontaneous brushwork. Robert refrains from depicting a scene in its literal sense and lets the viewer reimagine a piece with their imagination. Following art school, Robert spent decades as an advertising and graphic design professional. "After my children had grown and became independent, I reconnected with painting," shares Robert. Inspired by the French artists Maurice de Vlaminck and André Derain, he now paints in an unused bedroom in his home, often accompanied by the soothing melodies of classical music. When he is not working, Robert enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and exploring the magnificent landscapes of the mid-Atlantic region.

Words that describe this painting: Fauvism, Massachusetts, northeast, New England, boat, fishing boat, workboat, afternoon, water, reflection, sailboat, dock, moor, buoy, Derain, de Vlaminck, marina, expressionism, seascape, acrylic painting, blue

Scituate Harbor
Robert Hofherr
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2026
22 in. h x 28 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 8 oz.