1897
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Bezauberter Knabe is a 1897 oil by Ferdinand Hodler, a Symbolism work, depicting Boy, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting depicts a young boy standing in a field of flowers. He is dressed in a white tank top and shorts, with his eyes closed and his hands clenched into fists. The boy is barefoot, and the flowers surrounding him are small and white. The background of the painting is a vibrant green, with the flowers scattered throughout. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and calmness. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the boy at the center of the painting. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the world of chiaroscuro.
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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