1903
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
The Adored Youth is a 1903 oil by Ferdinand Hodler, a Symbolism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting shows five people standing in a line, facing away from the viewer. They are all wearing green outfits, and the person on the far right is nude. The background is a sandy area with some grass and plants growing in it. The figures are standing in a row, with their arms at their sides. The person on the far left is wearing a sleeveless green dress, while the others are wearing sleeveless green jumpsuits. The nude figure on the far right has short brown hair. The painting has a dreamy, ethereal quality to it, with soft colors and gentle brushstrokes. The figures seem to be lost in thought, and the overall mood is one of calm contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the work of 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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