Figure studyFerdinand Hodler · 1899

  • Painting mediumAcrylic On Canvas
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Creation date1899
  • Dimensions16.0 x 8.0 cm
  • MuseumNational Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ferdinand Hodler (1853 – 1918)

Swiss Symbolist known for rhythmic parallelism and monumental Alpine landscapes rendered in a structured, geometric harmony.

National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Figure study
  • Artist: Ferdinand Hodler
  • Year: 1899
  • Original dimensions: 16.0 x 8.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Medium type: WallArt
  • Purpose: Accent
  • Keywords: symbolism, ferdinand hodler, figure study

Questions & Answers

How does "Figure study" balance light and dark?

"Figure study" by Ferdinand Hodler is recorded as brilliant, with a luminous luminance.

What use is suggested for "Figure study" by Ferdinand Hodler?

A reproduction of "Figure study" by Ferdinand Hodler is recommended for accent. This suggestion follows from the work's subject, mood and colors.

How is "Figure study" by Ferdinand Hodler proportioned, and how big is it?

The format of "Figure study" is portrait, and the original measures 16 x 8 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.

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