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Einmütigkeit, by Ferdinand Hodler, oil, 1912

Einmütigkeit

Ferdinand Hodler

1912

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Einmütigkeit is a 1912 oil by Ferdinand Hodler, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Ferdinand Hodler
When & what style?
1912
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting depicts a large group of men, all dressed in various colors, with their arms raised in the air. The men are standing in a line, with some of them wearing robes and others in more casual attire. The background of the painting is a light gray color, which helps to highlight the vibrant colors of the men's clothing. One interesting detail in this painting is the way the artist has used color to create a sense of movement and energy. The men's raised arms and the flowing robes create a sense of dynamism, as if they are about to move or take action. The artist who created this painting 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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