Artwork
Portrait of Valentine Godé-Darel
Portrait of Valentine Godé-Darel is an oil painting by Ferdinand Hodler. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
This 1912 oil painting, Portrait of Valentine Godé-Darel, is the work of Ferdinand Hodler, a prominent Swiss artist. It is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Valentine Godé-Darel, a woman with dark hair and brown eyes, wearing a red dress with exposed shoulders. Her neutral expression and the calm atmosphere of the painting convey a sense of serenity.
Technique & Style
The artist rendered the subject's face in a realistic manner, while the overall composition and color palette evoke a sense of quiet intimacy. Hodler's use of a light pink background complements the red dress, creating a harmonious visual effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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Woman with Blue Eyes
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Portrait d'une dame
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