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Bildnis Helene Thiele, by Ferdinand Hodler, oil, 1900

Bildnis Helene Thiele

Ferdinand Hodler

1900

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Bildnis Helene Thiele is a 1900 oil by Ferdinand Hodler, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Ferdinand Hodler
When & what style?
1900 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a blue dress, holding a flower. She is shown from the waist up, facing to the left. The background is a light color, with some green visible on the left side. The woman's hair is pulled back, and she has a serious expression. Her dress has a ruffled collar and sleeves. The flower she holds is purple, with a long stem. The artist who created this portrait is Ferdinand Hodler.

About the artist

Portrait of Ferdinand Hodler
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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