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Untitled, by Ferdinand Hodler, ink, 1914

Untitled

Ferdinand Hodler

1914

ink

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1914 ink by Ferdinand Hodler, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Ferdinand Hodler
When & what style?
1914
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image presents a minimalist portrait, rendered in ink on paper. The subject's profile is depicted in a simple, line-drawn style, with a focus on the outline of the face and hair. The background is a plain, off-white color, which serves to emphasize the simplicity of the portrait. The portrait is notable for its use of negative space, with the subject's face and hair being the only features that are clearly defined. The rest of the image is left blank, which creates a sense of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Ferdinand Hodler.

About the artist

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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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