Ferdinand Hodler
1853–1918 · Swiss · 30 artworks
SymbolismArt Nouveau (Modern)RealismPost-ImpressionismParallelism (symmetrical composition)Simplified formsRhythmic repetitionBold outlinesSymbolic color
artist bio
Ferdinand Hodler was a Swiss painter known for his landscapes and symbolic figure paintings. He developed a style he called 'Parallelism,' characterized by symmetrical compositions and rhythmic patterns, influencing the development of Swiss Art Nouveau and Symbolism.
what you'll learn
Studying Hodler's work allows students to explore the transition from Realism to Symbolism and Art Nouveau, focusing on how an artist can use simplified forms and rhythmic repetition to convey deeper emotional and symbolic meaning. Students can also learn about landscape painting and portraiture.
related: Gustav Klimt, Edvard Munch, Giovanni Segantini
30 artworks
At the foot of the Salève
1890
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Autumn Evening
1892
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Thun, Stockhornkette
1904
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Landscape on Lake Geneva
1906
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Grammont
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The shoemaker
1878
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The Breithorn
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Maggia Delta before sunrise
1893
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The road to a particular interest
1890
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View of Lake Leman from Chexbres
1905
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The Gantrisch
1898
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The Grand Muveran
1911
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The cobbler by the window
1882
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Schynige plate
1909
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Rhythmic landscape on Lake Geneva
1908
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At the foot of the Petit Saleve
1890
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Lake Thun
1884
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Jungfrau massif and Schwarzmonch
1911
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Lake of Geneve
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The fall in Silvaplana
1907
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Hilly Landscape with Ravens, in the Bernese Oberland
1910
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The Lake
1911
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The Aarekanal near Thun
1879
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View of the Horn of Fromberg from Reichenbach
1903
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Saleve in autumn
1891
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Portrait of sculptor James Vibert
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Portrait of Giulia Leonardi
1910
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The chestnut trees
1889
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The Black Lutschina
1905
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The Dents Blanches in Champéry at the morning sun
1916
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