Pole Screen
Melita Hofmann
1935
Medium
colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 29.1 x 21.2 cm (11 7/16 x 8 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 52 1/2" x 15 3/4"
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.5246
About the Artist
Melita Hofmann
Melita C. Hofmann (1907–1976) was a prolific American artist, illustrator, and author whose multifaceted career bridged fine art, historical documentation, and natural history. Born on October 13, 1907, in Toledo, Ohio, her early education reflected a strong foundation in art and design. She graduated from Toledo University and the Parsons School of Design, earning a B.A. in art education from New...