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Genfersee von Caux aus, by Ferdinand Hodler, oil, 1917

Genfersee von Caux aus

Ferdinand Hodler

1917

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Genfersee von Caux aus is a 1917 oil by Ferdinand Hodler, a Symbolism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Ferdinand Hodler
When & what style?
1917 · Symbolism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a body of water in the foreground, taking up most of the canvas. The water is light blue and green, with a few darker spots. In the background, there's a green hill or mountain under a pale sky. The colors are soft and muted. The painting has a calm, peaceful feel to it. The artist used gentle brushstrokes to create a sense of movement in the water. If you like this painting, you might want to check out more works by Ferdinand Hodler.

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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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