1894
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Dominant colour
Bildnis Emile Borgeaud (?). Müller am Tisch is a 1894 oil by Ferdinand Hodler, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting depicts an older man sitting at a table, wearing a blue shirt and a white cap. He has his hands clasped together in front of him, and there's a small glass on the table. The background is a beige wall with a white door and a picture frame. The man's attire and posture suggest he might be a working-class individual, possibly taking a break. The simple, muted colors of the painting contribute to its somber mood. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of 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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