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Bildnis einer Unbekannten. Frau, der Predigt zuhörend, by Ferdinand Hodler, oil, 1893

Bildnis einer Unbekannten. Frau, der Predigt zuhörend

Ferdinand Hodler

1893

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Bildnis einer Unbekannten. Frau, der Predigt zuhörend is a 1893 oil by Ferdinand Hodler, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Ferdinand Hodler
When & what style?
1893 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting depicts a woman with her eyes closed, wearing a dark blue dress with a white collar. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she appears to be looking down. The background is a muted green color. The woman's facial expression is calm and serene, and her posture suggests a sense of introspection. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Ferdinand Hodler.

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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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