Wetterhorn
- Artist
- Ferdinand Hodler
- Date
- c.1912
- Style
- Art nouveau
- Genre
- Landscape
Ferdinand Hodler’s Wetterhorn (c.1912) exemplifies his mature approach to landscape painting, rendered in oil on canvas. This work reflects Hodler’s blending of symbolism and the decorative elements characteristic of Art nouveau (modern), emphasizing rhythm and harmony within the natural world. The title references the iconic Swiss mountain, anchoring the painting in a specific geological and cultural context. Hodler’s technique features bold, simplified forms and a balanced composition, inviting contemplation of nature’s monumental presence while celebrating the stylistic innovations of early 20th-century European art.
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