Artwork
Krieger mit Hellebarde
Krieger mit Hellebarde is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Ferdinand Hodler. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Krieger mit Hellebarde is an oil painting created by Ferdinand Hodler in 1898. It is a representative work from the artist's oeuvre during the Post-Impressionist period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man standing against a plain, light-colored wall, holding a halberd. His serious expression and poised stance convey a sense of readiness. The simplicity of the background focuses attention on the figure.
Technique & Style
Hodler's use of bold color, such as the red attire, and deliberate composition creates a sense of tension. The artist's evolving style, which he termed 'parallelism,' is characterized by a symbolic approach, diverging from his earlier realistic works.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection. Hodler, a Swiss painter, was active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period during which he transitioned towards a more symbolic style.
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…
