1908
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Student Putting on His Coat is a 1908 by Ferdinand Hodler, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a young man in the process of putting on his coat. He is dressed in dark pants and a white shirt, with his right arm raised to slip into the coat's sleeve. The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker tones of the young man's clothing. The artist's use of bold lines and expressive brushstrokes adds a sense of energy and movement to the scene. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the young man is lost in thought as he prepares for his day. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to explore the works of 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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