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Anbetung, by Ferdinand Hodler, oil, 1897

Anbetung

Ferdinand Hodler

1897

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Anbetung 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 shows a nude woman kneeling on the ground, facing left. She has dark hair and is surrounded by thin branches with red flowers. The background is a rocky cliff with a blue sky above. The woman's pose and the natural setting create a sense of serenity. The artist's use of color and composition draws the viewer's attention to the subject. This painting is held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.

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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