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Landschaft in den Schweizer Alpen, by Ferdinand Hodler, oil, 1895

Landschaft in den Schweizer Alpen

Ferdinand Hodler

1895

oil

canvas

From the collection of Israel Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Landschaft in den Schweizer Alpen is a 1895 oil by Ferdinand Hodler, a Art Nouveau work, depicting Mountain, held at Israel Museum.

Who painted this?
Ferdinand Hodler
When & what style?
1895 · Art Nouveau
Where can I see it?
Israel Museum

About this work

This painting shows a mountain landscape with a rocky, rugged peak. The sky above is a mix of blue and yellow, with some white clouds. The artist has used a lot of blue and green to paint the mountains, making them look cool and calm. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured feel. The mountain in the painting looks like it could be in the Swiss Alps. If you want to learn more about landscapes like this, look up Ferdinand Hodler.

About the artist

Portrait of Ferdinand Hodler
Artist

Ferdinand Hodler

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…

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