Artwork
Einmütigkeit, Redner. Mittelfigur zu «Einmütigkeit»
Einmütigkeit, Redner. Mittelfigur zu «Einmütigkeit» is an unspecified painting by the Art Nouveau artist Ferdinand Hodler. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Ferdinand Hodler's 1913 painting 'Einmütigkeit, Redner. Mittelfigur zu «Einmütigkeit»' is a significant work from the Art Nouveau period, now held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a central figure, dressed in a red uniform and white hat, addressing a group with outstretched arms. The figure's attire and pose evoke a sense of labor or activism, though the specific context or action is ambiguous.
Technique & Style
Hodler's distinctive 'parallelism' style is evident in the work's symmetrical composition and rhythmic elements, characteristic of his mature approach to Symbolism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1913 by Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler, the work reflects his evolution from a realistic style to a more symbolic and stylized approach.
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…
