Artwork
Verwundeter Krieger mit Flamberg
Verwundeter Krieger mit Flamberg is an oil painting by the Symbolist artist Ferdinand Hodler. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Verwundeter Krieger mit Flamberg is an 1898 oil painting by Swiss artist Ferdinand Hodler, characteristic of his later work within the Symbolist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a solemn, wounded warrior poised for action, grasping a two-handed flamberg sword amidst a tense, anticipatory atmosphere, conveying a sense of unresolved conflict.
Technique & Style
Hodler employs his self-defined 'parallelism' style, evident in the rhythmic, stylized composition and the juxtaposition of vibrant, earthy tones in the figure’s attire against a subdued, yellowish-brown landscape.
History & Provenance
Created in 1898, the painting reflects Hodler’s transitional phase into a more personal interpretation of Symbolism, though specific ownership history is not detailed here.
Context
Emerging from late 19th-century European art, the piece aligns with Symbolist themes of emotional depth and suggestive narratives, distinguishing it from more literal contemporary movements.
Legacy
While not individually renowned as a singular landmark, it contributes to Hodler’s broader influence on early 20th-century European painting, particularly in the evolution of expressive and emotive artistic practices.
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…
