Artwork
Bildnis Friedrich Neukomm
Bildnis Friedrich Neukomm is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Ferdinand Hodler. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Bildnis Friedrich Neukomm is a portrait painted by Ferdinand Hodler in 1875. It is an oil-on-canvas work currently held in the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man with dark hair and a mustache, dressed in a dark jacket with a white collar, set against a dark brown background. His serious expression is the focal point of the composition.
Technique & Style
Hodler employed a realistic style, characteristic of his early work, to capture the subject's likeness. The use of varied colors adds depth and texture to the portrait.
History & Provenance
Created when Hodler was in his early twenties, Bildnis Friedrich Neukomm represents an early stage in the artist's career, which would later evolve to incorporate post-impressionist elements.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ferdinand Hodler (March 14, 1853 – May 19, 1918) was a Swiss painter. He is one of the best-known Swiss painters of the nineteenth century. His early works were portraits, landscapes, and genre paintings in a realistic…
