1989 "Encore" Art Deco Revival Style Limited Edition Lithograph by Robert Hoppe

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"Encore" unframed limited edition lithograph. Estate signed by the artist's sister, Mary Lee Hoppe Berglund. Paper size: 23" x 32", … more "Encore" unframed limited edition lithograph. Estate signed by the artist's sister, Mary Lee Hoppe Berglund. Paper size: 23" x 32", Image size: 21" x 28". Edition number: 61/390. Year: 1989. Condition: Mint. Never framed, no damage. 100 percent guarantee of authenticity. Certificate of Authenticity is included. Make an offer!

BIO:
Robert Hoppe
(1943 – 1989)
In the tradition of movements such as Russian Constructivism and German Bauhaus, Hoppe stressed collaboration of the arts, and his work evolved from a variety of experiences. He was a painter, a draftsman and a sculptor, and he created set designs for ballet companies and avant-garde dance troupes, including Alvin Ailey's tribute to Duke Ellington. Hoppe received critical acclaim for sets and costumes designed for the Pennsylvania Ballet's homage to George Gershwin, "Rialto." Clive Barnes of the New York Times wrote, "The best thing about 'Rialto' is the way it looks - the truly Art Deco backdrop of the New York skyline and the neatly variegated costumes are a tribute to the designer Robert Hoppe's visual sensibility...".

Hoppe attended the School of Visual Arts, New York City and the Polakov Studio of Scenic Design, New York City. He was a member of the noted theatrical guild United Scenic Artists. His awards include the prestigious Desi Award in Graphic Design, and an Emmy for scenic design. Extravaganzas, such as those produced by Radio City Music Hall, the Ice Follies, and early Hollywood musicals were inspiration for Hoppe's special flair for theatrical imagery. The gaiety and splendor of his blithe dancers and grandiose settings recall the vibrant era of Busby Berkeley and the Ziegfeld Follies. Enamored of the great architectural renderings of the 1920's and 1930's, Hoppe deftly blends urban starkness with post-modern romanticism. Graced with a patina of sophisticated elegance, his cityscapes emerge with the texture of magic. Hoppe was an impeccable draftsman. Using an innovative range of perspectives, visual mystiques are created by the formal play between background and figures. The total illusion of light, movement and space draws the viewer into the action. Hoppe's celebrations of pageantry and grandeur reconfirm the timeless relevance of romantic fantasy. He is remembered as an important figure in ballet, live production, film, and art history. His work appeals to a wide audience, finding equal favor among lovers of the art deco movement, ballet buffs, film aficionados, and many others. Robert Hoppe’s movie posters and other artwork continue to be some of the most celebrated and collected of all time. less