The Life and Works of Helmut Hoffmann Helmut Hoffmann was a German artist, painter, and illustrator. Born in Peiting, Germany, his life's work is represented in various collections, including the Bavarian State Painting Collections in Munich. He passed away in Murnau am Staffelsee. The artist's catalog includes several notable pieces from the mid-twentieth century. His documented works held in the Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich, include: