Artist Index: Hoepffner, Marta

"Fliehende Konstruktion" (Farbfotogramm in polarisiertem Licht). 1977. Vintage chromogenic print on Kodak paper. 21,3 x 21 cm. Signed and dated by the photographer in pencil in lower right corner; titled, dated and annotated by the photographer in black crayon on the verso.

Some surface scuff marks, otherwise in very good condition.

Lit.: Eva Scheid (ed.). Lichtbilder - Bilder des Lichts. Marta Hoepffner. Fotokünstlerin und Pädagogin. Hofheim am Taunus 1997, see pp. 50-67.

"Räumliche Strukturen II". 1979. Chromogenic print on Kodak paper. 21,5 x 21,2 cm. Tipped in edges to card, signed, titled by the photographer in pencil below the image on the mount; titled and dated by the photographer in pencil and photographer's label on mount verso.

Marta Hoepffner was an artist known for her innovative "Farbinterferenzbilder" series, created in the mid-1960s, which featured geometric forms and a harmonious interplay of pastel and vibrant colors. Her work demonstrates a unique fusion of art and science, captivating viewers with its dynamic optical effects. – Slight buckling from glue on verso in upper right corner, a few light scuff marks, otherwise in very good condition.

Lit.: Eva Scheid (ed.). Lichtbilder - Bilder des Lichts. Marta Hoepffner. Fotokünstlerin und Pädagogin. Hofheim am Taunus 1997, see pp. 50-67.
Brigitte Behrens/Ulrika Jäger. "Lichtbilder - Bilder des Lichts. Marta Hoepffner und Ihm Schoffers" in: Die Frauenfeder No 2, Drumlin Verlag, Weingarten 1986, p. 135-175.

"Hommage à de Falla" (photogram). 1937. Vintage large-format matte gelatin silver print on chamois paper. 38,7 x 27,5 cm. Signed and dated by the photographer in ink lower right corner; signed by the photographer in pencil 2 photographer's stamps and 1 label as well as annotated in pencil on the verso.

Marta Hoepffner was one of the most diverse and experimental female photographers of her time. Between 1929 - 1933 she studied painting, printmaking and photography at the Frankfurt Art School with Willi Baumeister. In 1934 she opened her own studio and was very successful. Later in 1949 she founded her own private photography school in Hofheim am Taunus, incorporating concepts of the Bauhaus and connecting artistic and technical aspects of photography. – Stronger scratch to emulsion layer in lower portion, some retouched spots, minimal edge wear and a few light handling marks, otherwise in very good condition.

"Räumliche Strukturen I". 1979. Chromogenic print on Kodak paper. 20,5 x 20,7 cm. Mounted in corners to card; signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil below the image on the mount.

A few light surface scuff marks, minimal fading in upper edge, otherwise in very good condition with bright colors.

Provenance: From the photographer to the present owner in 1984.

Lit.: Eva Scheid (ed.). Lichtbilder - Bilder des Lichts. Marta Hoepffner. Fotokünstlerin und Pädagogin. Hofheim am Taunus 1997.
Brigitte Behrens/Ulrika Jäger. "Lichtbilder - Bilder des Lichts. Marta Hoepffner und Ihm Schoffers" in: Die Frauenfeder No 2, Drumlin Verlag, Weingarten 1986, p. 135-175.