Artwork
Der Silvaplanersee im Herbst
Der Silvaplanersee im Herbst is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Ferdinand Hodler. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
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Overview
Der Silvaplanersee im Herbst (1907) is an oil painting by Swiss artist Ferdinand Hodler, characterized by a serene landscape of Lake Silvaplana in autumn, distinguished by visible brushstrokes, a palette of blues, greens, and yellows, and a symmetrical composition reflecting the surrounding mountains in the lake's calm waters.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures the tranquility of Lake Silvaplana's autumnal setting, emphasizing harmony and balance through the mirrored reflection of mountains in the lake, conveying a sense of peacefulness and natural symmetry.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Hodler's 'parallelism' style, marked by visible, textured brushstrokes and a focused color palette that achieves depth and atmospheric effect, diverging from his earlier realistic approach.
History & Provenance
Created in 1907, during Hodler's post-impressionist period, the painting is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
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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…
