Item Information
Title: Interview about Hans Hofmann with George McNeil
Date: 1976 October 12
Physical Details: 2 sound cassette ; 1 hr., 9 min., 56 sec.
Description: Recording has a mechanical grinding sound. Tape 02, Side 02 is blank. Cynthia Goodman interviews George McNeil. Discussion topics are wide-ranging and include McNeil's experiences as Hofmann's student and how McNeil's thoughts about Hofmann's teachings have changed, Hofmann's teachings about space influencing McNeil, locations of Hofmann's studios in New York City, Hofmann's students and attendance in his classes, Hofmann's theory of color and his influences, impressionism, and differences in the subject matter of his classroom teaching, lectures, and writings. Also included is conversation about how many paintings and drawings Hofmann may have done in Europe and soon after arriving in the United States, and where they may be located. Numerous people mentioned include Lee Krasner, Lillian Kiesler, Clement Greenberg, Mercedes Matter, Linda Lindeberg, Ray Eames.
Creator: McNeil, George, 1908-1995
Forms part of: Cynthia Goodman papers, circa 1944-2001, bulk 1975-1996
Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined
Citation Information: George McNeil and Cynthia Goodman. Interview about Hans Hofmann with George McNeil, 1976 October 12. Cynthia Goodman papers, circa 1944-2001. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Availability: This item has been digitally reformatted. It is available by requesting an appointment in the Archives of American Art's reading rooms, or in certain situations as a Reproduction Request.
Digital ID: 25463