The Woodman

The Woodman by Ferdinand Hodler
Artist
Ferdinand Hodler
Date
1910
Style
Art nouveau
Genre
Genre painting
Location
Museo de Arte de Sao Paulo (MASP)
"The Woodman" is a notable painting from the 1913 Armory Show that exemplifies the era's shift toward modern art. Likely created using Oil on Canvas, it reflects the artists' move away from traditional Genre painting toward more expressive and innovative styles. The painting's simplified forms and dynamic composition may hint at influences from Art nouveau (modern), emphasizing decorative beauty and organic lines. As part of the groundbreaking 1913 show, "The Woodman" contributed to the revolutionary portrayal of everyday life, embodying the spirit of modernism that challenged conventional artistic norms.

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