Charles Hoffbauer

Hoffbauer was born in Paris, France, and studied with G. Moreau, F. Falmeng and Cormon in Paris. He was a juror and member of the Ecoles des Beaux Arts and the Societe des Artistes Francais and other Parisian art schools and clubs. After winning his first medal at the Paris Salon in 1898, his popularity skyrocketed and frequent sales of his paintings afforded him a comfortable life.

During World War I he painted on the battlefield and sent paintings to various magazines to illustrate dramatically American soldiers in battle. 

Awards include: The Bourse de Yoayage (1902), prix Rosa Bonheur (1902), prix National du Salon (1906), Bonaparte-Prix de I’Institut de France (1929), the Knight Legion of Honor; the distinguished service gold medal from the City of Richmond, VA and more.

Hoffbauer’s work is represented in museums worldwide including the Museum of the City of Paris, Musee de Saint Quentin, the Luxembourg Museum and more.

Hoffbauer is best known for his impressionistic scenes of Manhattan with figures and cabs in the rain and for having painting on location scenes of World War I.