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Blumenpflückendes Mädchen, by Ferdinand Hodler, oil, 1897

Blumenpflückendes Mädchen

Ferdinand Hodler

1897

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Blumenpflückendes Mädchen is a 1897 oil by Ferdinand Hodler, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Ferdinand Hodler
When & what style?
1897 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting depicts a young girl with long, curly brown hair tied in a bun, wearing a white shirt and a blue dress. She is kneeling on the ground, looking down at something in her hands. The background is a green wall. The girl's posture and facial expression suggest that she is focused on the object in her hands. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. The painting is reminiscent of the works of Ferdinand Hodler, a Swiss artist known for his portraits and landscapes. To learn more about Hodler's style and technique, explore the artist: Ferdinand Hodler.

About the artist

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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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