Artwork
Der Tag, Einzelfigur
Der Tag, Einzelfigur is an unspecified painting by the Symbolist artist Ferdinand Hodler. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Der Tag, Einzelfigur is a 1900 painting by Swiss artist Ferdinand Hodler, created during his Symbolist period, which he referred to as his 'parallelism' phase.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a kneeling nude woman with dark hair, shown from the waist up, lost in contemplation. Her relaxed yet enigmatic expression invites the viewer to reflect on her thoughts and emotions.
Technique & Style
Hodler's use of muted colors, including a green background, and subtle shading creates a serene atmosphere, characteristic of his symbolic approach, which departed from his earlier realistic style.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection, representing Hodler's significant contribution to the Symbolist movement as one of Switzerland's most prominent 19th-century artists.
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…
