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Berggipfel am Morgen, by Ferdinand Hodler, oil, 1915

Berggipfel am Morgen

Ferdinand Hodler

1915

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Berggipfel am Morgen is a 1915 oil by Ferdinand Hodler, a Symbolism work, depicting Mountain, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Ferdinand Hodler
When & what style?
1915 · Symbolism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a mountain range in shades of blue and gray. The mountains are depicted in a simplified, almost abstract style, with bold brushstrokes and a focus on shape and form. The sky above is a lighter shade of blue, with a few wispy clouds. The painting's style is reminiscent of early 20th-century modernism, with its emphasis on geometric shapes and bold colors. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds depth and dimension to the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, check out Ferdinand Hodler.

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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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