1896
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Selbstbildnis is a 1896 oil by Ferdinand Hodler, a Symbolism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
The painting features a man with dark hair and a beard, dressed in a black jacket over a white shirt. He is depicted from the shoulders up, facing slightly to the right. The background is a light beige color. The man's facial expression is neutral, and his gaze is directed off to the side. His hair is neatly styled, and his beard is well-groomed. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. This portrait is characteristic of the artist's style, which often emphasized simplicity and elegance. To learn more about the artist's work, look up 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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