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View into Infinity
View into Infinity is an oil painting by the Symbolist artist Ferdinand Hodler. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
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Overview
View into Infinity is a 1903 oil painting by Swiss artist Ferdinand Hodler, exemplifying his unique style known as parallelism within the Symbolist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a nude male figure standing on a rocky outcropping, gazing directly at the viewer with his arms crossed. The composition conveys a sense of calmness and serenity, inviting contemplation.
Technique & Style
Hodler's use of parallelism is evident in the horizontal red lines across the top of the canvas, while the figure is rendered in warm tones contrasting with the cool hues of the landscape.
History & Provenance
Created in 1903, View into Infinity is part of the Hamburger Kunsthalle's collection, representing Hodler's contribution to early 20th-century Symbolism.
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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…
