View into Infinity
1903
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
1903
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
This painting shows a nude man standing on a rocky outcropping, looking directly at the viewer. He has short dark hair and his arms are crossed over his chest. The background is a wide expanse of water and land, with red lines running horizontally across the top of the canvas. The man's body is painted in shades of yellow and orange, while the rocks and water are depicted in blues and purples. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Ferdinand Hodler.
