Arthur and Mona Hofmann House, International Style residence in Hillsborough, California.
The Arthur and Mona Hofmann House is a three-story residence with stucco exterior walls, expansive windows, and a flat overhanging roof that define its modern character. The design emphasizes clean lines and horizontal elements that create a strong visual connection between the interior spaces and the surrounding landscape.
The residence was designed in 1937 by Richard Neutra, a pioneering architect of the International Style who shaped modern residential design. It was recognized by the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, reflecting its importance to California's architectural heritage.
The house connects to Mexican art history through Mona Hofmann, who assisted Diego Rivera on major murals during the 1930s and 1940s. Her work there shaped how modern design and artistic practice came together in California during that era.
The house stands at 1048 Cuesta Road in Hillsborough, California, and is a private residence not open to the public, so it cannot be toured inside. Views of the exterior are limited to what is visible from the street, and visitors should respect the occupants' privacy.
Antonio Sotomayor painted the mural El Tigrero on a wall of the southwest wing in 1937. Its tiger-hunt subject came from a story about Arthur Hofmann and a failed tiger hunt in Brazil, not from an actual expedition. The mural was later painted over and has since been restored.
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