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Das Jungfraumassiv von Mürren aus, by Ferdinand Hodler, oil, 1911

Das Jungfraumassiv von Mürren aus

Ferdinand Hodler

1911

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Das Jungfraumassiv von Mürren aus is a 1911 oil by Ferdinand Hodler, a Symbolism work, depicting Mountain, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Ferdinand Hodler
When & what style?
1911 · Symbolism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

The painting depicts a mountain landscape with a prominent peak in the center. The mountain is rendered in shades of brown and green, with a few wispy clouds surrounding it. The sky above is a soft yellow, gradually transitioning to a deeper blue towards the top of the canvas. In the foreground, the mountain's rugged texture is visible, with hints of orange and green. The overall effect is one of serenity, with the gentle colors and soft brushstrokes evoking a sense of calm. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to look up Ferdinand Hodler.

About the artist

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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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