1888
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Dominant colour
Bildnis Amy Moser is a 1888 oil by Ferdinand Hodler, a Realism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
The painting depicts a young girl standing at a desk, engaged in writing with a pencil. She is dressed in a dark dress with a lighter-colored apron and has short brown hair. The desk is made of wood with a red cloth underneath, and the background of the painting is a solid dark color. The girl's expression is serious, and her posture suggests concentration. The artist has used a realistic style to portray the subject, with attention to detail in the girl's features and clothing. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the work 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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