Irwin D. Hoffman

Irwin D. Hoffman was an American artist born in 1901 in East Boston, Massachusetts, and he passed away in 1989. Hoffman was primarily associated with the American Realism movement, known for his detailed and evocative depictions of industrial and urban scenes. He studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, where he honed his skills in painting and printmaking. Hoffman's work often reflected the social and economic conditions of his time, capturing the dignity and struggles of the working class. Throughout his career, he exhibited widely and received numerous accolades for his contributions to American art. His legacy is preserved in several prominent collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.