Hoffmann Collection

Struwwelpeter Cover
Struwwelpeter The cover of the book

Hoffmann / Augustus / Soup
THE STORY OF AUGUSTUS WHO WOULD NOT HAVE ANY SOUP "...& on the fifth day he was dead!"

Hoffmann / Johnny Head-Air
THE STORY OF JOHNNY HEAD-IN- AIR Johnny falls into the river, much to the bewilderment of the fish

Eta Hoffmann / Own / Sig
ETW HOFFMANN also known as ETA HOFFMANN (he took the name Amadeus when composing) German Romantic writer and composer

Hoffmann / Suck-A-Thumb
THE STORY OF LITTLE SUCK-A- THUMB The great, long, red-legg d scissor-man cuts off Conrads thumbs

Hoffmann / Inky Boys / Story
THE STORY OF THE INKY BOYS The great Agrippa dips the boys in his enormous ink well

Hoffmann / Johnny Head Air
THE STORY OF JOHNNY HEAD-IN- AIR Johhny collides with a dog

Hoffmann / Man Shooting
The Story of the Man that Went out Shooting

Hoffmann / Shock / Head / Pete
SHOCK HEADED PETER..." Never once has comb d his hair"

Rue du Noyer, Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium
Rue du Noyer, Schaerbeek (Schaarbeek) district, Brussels, Belgium. Someone on the right is experiencing car trouble. Date: circa 1910

Offenbach Hoffmann
(The Tales of Hoffmann) The closing scene of the Venetian episode : Hoffmann watches as Guilietta goes off with another lover

German design, Spring and Autumn, after watercolours by H Schmidt. Date: circa 1910s

Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor Amadeus (E.T.A.) (1776-1822). German writer. Contes Fantastiques (Fantastic Tales). Edition carried

Hoffmann / Harriet / Matches
THE DREADFUL STORY ABOUT HARRIET & THE MATCHES " She burns all over everywhere"

German design, Summer and Winter, after watercolours by H Schmidt. Date: circa 1910s

French Motorbike Champ 2
Hoffmann, French motor cycling champion; to tell the truth, hes standing still, but a little retouching gives the illusion hes travelling at speed

Hoffmann / Shooting Man
THE STORY OF THE MAN THAT WENT OUT SHOOTING " At last he stumbled at the well, head over ears, & in he fell. The hare stopp d short, took aim, & hark!"

Stage design for the ballet Coppélia by Leo Delibes, 1936. Creator: Bianco, Pieretto (1875-1937)
Stage design for the ballet Coppelia by Leo Delibes, 1936. Private Collection

The exhibition room of the Wiener Werkstätte at the 1907 International Art Exhibition in...1907. Creator: Anonymous
The exhibition room of the Wiener Werkstatte at the 1907 International Art Exhibition in Mannheim Kunsthalle, 1907. Private Collection

Portrait of Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann (1776-1822), 1928. Creator: Höxter, John (1884-1938)
Portrait of Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann (1776-1822), 1928. Private Collection

Portrait of Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann (1776-1822), 1821. Creator: Hensel, Wilhelm (1794-1861)
Portrait of Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann (1776-1822), 1821. Private Collection

German Women at the spinning wheel
3780672 German Women at the spinning wheel; (add.info.: German Women spinning yarn at the spinning wheel and talking in traditional dress in the Black Forest, Germany. 1902 reproduction of H)

Painted coral snake, Micrurus corallinus, native to Brazil. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Portrait of Johannes Hoffmann (1867-1930). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Johannes Hoffmann (1867-1930). Private Collection

The Bathroom of the Stoclet Palace, Brussels, Belgium, c1914. The Stoclet Palace was built by architect Josef Hoffmann for banker and art lover Adolphe Stoclet between 1905 and 1911

The Music Room of the Stoclet Palace, Brussels, Belgium, c1914. The Stoclet Palace was built by architect Josef Hoffmann for banker and art lover Adolphe Stoclet between 1905 and 1911

Christmas scene from King Nutcracker by Heinrich Hoffmann, 1853 (1956). King Nutcracker (Konig Nussknacker) is a childrens book written by Hoffmann (1809-1894), a German psychiatrist and author

Gertrude Hoffmann, dancer as Zobeide in ??Scheherazade
Miss Gertrude Hoffmann, dancer and choreographer (1883-1966), as Zobeide in ??Scheherazade, theatrical portrait in costume and jewellery

Canadian Pacific Steam Liner, Empress of Britain

OFFENBACH/HOFFMANN/TAICH
(The Tales of Hoffmann) The evil Dr Miracle encourages Antonia to sing though it is bad for her health : unable to resist him, she sings till she dies exhausted. Date: first performed 1881

The main dining room of the Stoclet Palace, c. 1914. Creator: Anonymous
The main dining room of the Stoclet Palace, c. 1914. Private Collection

Victoria Memorial at Calcutta, ca. 1910s. Creator: Johnston & Hoffmann
Victoria Memorial at Calcutta, ca. 1910s. [Monument to Queen Victoria, on the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, India. The building opened to the public in 1921]. Gelatin silver print

Elk or wapiti, Cervus canadensis, stag and doe
Elk or wapiti, Cervus canadensis (American deer, Cervus alces americanus), stag and doe. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

White admiral butterfly and goat-leaf honeysuckle
White admiral butterfly, Limenitis camilla, with caterpillar and pupa and goat-leaf honeysuckle, Lonicera caprifolium. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Major Mitchells cockatoo, superb parrot
Major Mitchells cockatoo, Lophochroa leadbeateri (Plyctolophus leadbeateri) 1, superb parrot, Polytelis swainsonii (Palaeornis barrabandii) 2, and rainbow lorikeet

Puma, ocelot and jaguar
American cats: puma or cougar, Felis concolor (left), ocelot, Felis pardalis (centre) and jaguar, Felis onca (right). Vignette of hunters with rifles and dogs

Taenaris urania butterfly (previously Papilio jairus). Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Indian locust, Gryllus indicus (Schistocerca gregaria?). Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Stone bass, moontail bullseye and blue salmon
Stone bass, Polyprion americanus 1, moontail bullseye, Priacanthus hamrur 2, and blue salmon, Eleutheronema tetradactylum 3

Lady fern, Athyrium filix femina. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Red-bellied tamarin, Sanguinus labiatus rufiventer. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Elder tree and swallow-tailed moth
Elder tree, Sambucus nigra, with berries and flowers, and swallow-tailed moth and caterpillar, Ourapteryx sambucaria (Geometra sambucaria)

Red-necked phalarope and grey phalarope
Red-necked phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus (Ph. hyperboreus) 1, female 2, egg 3, and red or grey phalarope, Phalaropus fulicarius (Ph. platyrhynchus) 4, female 5, winter plumage 6, egg 7

Greater argonaut octopus, Argonauta argo. Lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Hummingbird hawk-moth, broad-bordered bee
Hummingbird hawk-moth, Macroglossum stellatarum 1, broad-bordered bee hawk-moth, Hemaris fuciformis 2, and hornet moth or hornet clearwing, Sesia apiformis 3, with pupa and larva

Strawberry, Fragaria ananassa. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Lion, Panthera leo, male. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Reed bunting and rock bunting
Common reed bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus, male 1, female 2, and egg 3, and rock bunting, Emberiza cia, male 4, female 5 and egg 6

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"Hoffmann: A Tale of Struwwelpeter and Johnny Head-Air" Step into the whimsical world of Hoffmann, where imagination knows no bounds. From the iconic Struwwelpeter cover to the mischievous adventures of Augustus and Soup, this enigmatic figure has left an indelible mark on literature. Eta Hoffmann, a master storyteller in his own right, weaves tales that delve into the depths of human nature. With his signature style and unique perspective, he invites readers to explore their own inner worlds through characters like Johnny Head-Air. But it's not just words that define Hoffmann; his illustrations speak volumes too. The Inky Boys come alive on paper as they dance across pages with mischief in their eyes. And who can forget the shocking image of a man shooting from Rue du Noyer in Brussels? Hoffmann's genius lies in his ability to shock and captivate simultaneously. His stories push boundaries while offering profound insights into our collective psyche. Whether it's Suck-A-Thumb or the captivating tale of Man Shooting, each narrative leaves an unforgettable impression. Beyond literary prowess, it is known for his contributions to German design during Spring and Autumn periods. His influence extends far beyond mere storytelling; he shapes cultural aesthetics with every stroke of his pen. So let us immerse ourselves in the enchanting world created by Hoffmann - a realm where reality intertwines seamlessly with fantasy. Discover Offenbach Hoffmann's legacy as you journey through time and space alongside characters like Struwwelpeter and Johnny Head Air. Intriguing, thought-provoking, and visually stunning – that is what defines "Hoffman. " Step inside this extraordinary universe crafted by one man whose name will forever be synonymous with creativity and innovation.