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Ferdinand Hodler

1853–1918 · 19th–20th century · Switzerland · Symbolism

The Night — Ferdinand Hodler
The Night

How to recognize Ferdinand Hodler

Hodler builds rhythmic, symmetrical compositions of figures and Alpine landscapes with bold outlines (his "parallelism"). Look for repeated poses, clear flat colour, and monumental, ordered calm.

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