Bildnis des Frankfurter Stadtuhrmachers Johannes Hoff 1848

Carl Hoff's 1848 "Bildnis des Frankfurter Stadtuhrmachers Johannes Hoff" is a graphite drawing of Johannes Hoff, a clockmaker in Frankfurt. The piece, now housed in the Städel Museum, exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing likeness through detailed rendering of Hoff's features, including his furrowed brow and keen gaze. Hoff's simple attire and the directness of the portrait suggest a sense of realism, a style common in 19th-century portraiture.