Det mest elskede maleri af Ferdinand Hodler er Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau in Moonlight (1908). Woman in Ecstasy (1911) og Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau in Moonlight (1908) følger derefter blandt de lærreder, som læserne kender bedst. Vores katalog indeholder 609 værker af Ferdinand Hodler: her er de 100 mest berømte, hver med årstal, museum og hvad der gør dem mindeværdige.
Rangordnet efter vores popularitetsscore, som kombinerer søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk. Opdateret oktober 2026. Hvert maleri på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion på lærred, eller som et kunsttryk i den størrelse, du vælger.
In the quietude of 1908, Ferdinand Hodler captured a nocturnal moment in his painting, Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau in Moonlight. The scene is dominated by three majestic mountains, arranged with a distinct sense of scale: the leftmost peak appears smaller, followed by a middle mountain with a slightly larger summit, while the rightmost peak stands as the largest of the trio. Above this rugged landscape, two airplanes traverse the sky—one…
To encounter Ferdinand Hodler’s Woman in Ecstasy is to step into a realm where the boundaries between the physical form and the ethereal spirit dissolve. Painted in 1911, this monumental canvas serves as a cornerstone of the Art Nouveau movement, capturing far more than a mere moment of movement; it embodies an entire era's yearning for beauty, transcendence, and liberation. The painting depicts a woman caught in the throes of…
In this 1908 oil on canvas, the landscape is dominated by three majestic mountain peaks: the Eiger, the Monch, and the Jungfrau. These summits are arranged in a rhythmic, ascending scale, with the leftmost peak appearing smaller, followed by a middle mountain with a slightly larger summit, and the rightmost peak standing as the largest of the trio. The scene is set during a moonlight night, characterized by a palette…
The painting depicts a sunset over Lake Geneva. The sky above the water is rendered in shades of yellow, orange, and pink, creating a vibrant atmosphere. In the foreground, mountains are visible, providing depth to the landscape. A boat is positioned on the water, contributing to the serene scene.
Ferdinand Hodler’s “Study of Two Figures” is not a grand, dramatic statement; rather, it's an invitation to linger in the quiet intimacy of a shared moment. Painted in 1897, this graphite drawing on paper captures two women seated together, their postures suggesting a profound sense of contemplation and perhaps even melancholy. Hodler, a pivotal figure within Swiss Symbolism, wasn’t interested in literal representation but rather in conveying emotional atmosphere and…
In the monumental mural Unity, created in 1911, Ferdinand Hodler presents a profound meditation on the collective human spirit. This expansive work, stretching across an impressive scale, transcends mere portraiture to become a rhythmic tapestry of existence. The composition is masterfully arranged in rows of figures that seem to pulse with a shared vitality; some individuals press toward the foreground with palpable presence, while others recede into the background, creating…
To gaze upon Ferdinand Hodler's Lake Geneva in Chexbres is to be invited into a moment suspended between the vastness of nature and the quiet contemplation of the human spirit. This magnificent oil on canvas, dating from 1904, captures more than just a picturesque vista; it encapsulates the very essence of the Swiss landscape filtered through the profound lens of an artistic master. The scene unfolds across a broad expanse…
Ferdinand Hodler's "Composition Study," created in 1887, isn’t merely a sketch of three figures engaged in strenuous activity; it’s a profound meditation on the human condition, rendered with an arresting blend of anatomical precision and evocative symbolism. This work, now housed within the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, offers a rare glimpse into the artist's deeply personal vision – a world shaped by loss, contemplation, and a fascination with the ephemeral…
To stand before Ferdinand Hodler’s Self-portrait with stand is to encounter a moment suspended between public presentation and private contemplation. This striking work, dating from 1879, captures the artist not merely as a likeness, but as a study in poised masculinity and burgeoning artistic self-awareness. The subject, impeccably dressed in a suit and tie, adopts a formal bearing, suggesting an occasion of importance or perhaps simply the necessary facade required…
To stand before Ferdinand Hodler’s The Wetterhorn is to be enveloped by the sublime majesty of the Swiss Alps, rendered through a lens of profound introspection. Painted in 1912, this oil on canvas masterpiece transcends mere topographical depiction; it is a meditation on permanence against the backdrop of fleeting human experience. The sheer scale of the snow-covered peak dominates the composition, its striking blue hue lending the entire scene an…
To gaze upon Ferdinand Hodler’s depiction of a hilly landscape in the Bernese Oberland is to step directly into a moment suspended between human activity and sublime nature.…
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The artwork titled View of Lake Leman from Chexbres is a landscape painting created by the artist Ferdinand Hodler. This specific work was executed in 1905. It belongs…
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Stockhorn chain (blue sky) is a landscape painting by Ferdinand Hodler. The work captures a specific segment of the Swiss Alps, focusing on the rugged geometry of the…
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A quietude settles over the canvas, rendered in a muted palette of whites, creams, and somber browns. The subject lies recumbent, her form occupying the majority of the…
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In the quietude of 1904, Ferdinand Hodler captured a moment of profound stillness that transcends the mere depiction of landscape. Lake Geneva from Chexbres presents a sweeping panorama…
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In this 1873 portrait, we encounter a woman captured in a moment of profound stillness. She is positioned in profile, her figure occupying the vertical space of the…
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The artwork titled Portrait of a Spanish woman is a painting by the Swiss artist Ferdinand Hodler. This portrait depicts a Spanish woman, focusing on her face and…
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Three men emerge from the shadows, their presence heavy with a quiet, internal weight. They sit in a space defined by a simple wall and the soft drape…
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Ferdinand Hodlers portræt af Berthe Hodler er mere end blot en gengivelse af kvindens ansigt; det er et dybtgående udtryk for kunstnerens egen refleksion over dødsopfattelsen og den…
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Ferdinand Hodler’s paintings stand apart not merely for their aesthetic beauty but for the profound psychological depth they convey—a characteristic that cemented his place as a titan amongst…
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In the quiet majesty of the Swiss Alps, where the earth meets the sky in a breathless embrace, Ferdinand Hodler captured a moment of profound stillness in his…
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Ferdinand Hodelers ’Poesi’, malet i 1897, er mere end blot et portræt; det er en dybdykkende oplevelse ind i en verden af fortryllende ro og melankolsk skønhed. Denne…
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Ferdinand Hodler's "The Cobbler by the Window," painted in 1882, is more than a simple depiction of an elderly man; it’s a poignant meditation on time, memory, and…
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Nature reveals itself through a structured geometry in this 1916 landscape. A forest stream flows through a rugged terrain of rocks and trees, its movement punctuated by a…
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Ferdinand Hodler's "The Shoemaker," painted in 1878, is more than just a depiction of a craftsman at work; it’s a poignant meditation on labor, mortality, and the enduring…
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To gaze upon Ferdinand Hodler’s depiction of The Beech Forest is to step through a veil and into a moment suspended between vibrant life and quiet contemplation. This…
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Untitled (529) by Ferdinand Hodler is a landscape painting. The work captures a specific moment of natural stillness through the lens of the Art Nouveau style. It presents…
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To gaze upon this depiction of Lake Thun Landscape is to be transported to a realm where nature’s grandeur meets profound tranquility. The composition immediately draws the eye…
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Ferdinand Hodler's "Female Figure with Garland," painted in 1895, is more than a simple portrait; it’s a carefully constructed meditation on femininity, nature, and the ephemeral beauty of…
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This oil on canvas painting, created in 1916, features a man with a beard and mustache. The subject is depicted wearing a tie and a scarf around his…
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Ferdinand Hodler, a renowned Swiss artist, created the captivating oil on canvas painting titled Prayer in the Saint Pierre Cathedral in Geneva in 1882. This piece is a…
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Rhythmic Landscape on Lake Geneva: A Symphony of Symbolism Artist: Ferdinand Hodler Year: 1908 Size: 67 x 91 cm Medium: Oil on Canvas Ferdinand Hodler’s *Rhythmic Landscape on…
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A tender moment unfolds within a muted, intimate setting. A mother bends toward her young child, who sits at a small, round table. The composition is vertical, drawing…
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In the delicate, charcoal-etched world of Ferdinand Hodler’s 1908 study, "Pulling soldiers", we encounter a moment frozen in the raw, unadorned language of preparatory art. This intimate work,…
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A woman moves along a path at the edge of a forest, her figure positioned amidst a dense arrangement of vertical tree trunks. She wears a long dress…
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Ferdinand Hodler’s Serene Vision of Lake Geneva A Moment Frozen in Time: Ferdinand Hodler's “Lake Geneva on the evening in Chexbres,” painted in 1895, isn't merely a depiction…
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To gaze upon Ferdinand Hodler's "Lake Thun, Symmetric reflection" is to be enveloped in a profound hush, the kind that only vast, unspoiled nature can bestow. This painting…
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Gazing upon this depiction of The river Aare in Solothurn is to step directly into a moment suspended between profound tranquility and gentle activity. Ferdinand Hodler, master chronicler…
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To stand before The Orator is to be caught in a moment of pure, unbridled eloquence. This painting captures not merely a man speaking, but the very act…
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To stand before Ferdinand Hodler’s What are Flowers Saying is to step into a moment suspended between the earthly and the ethereal. This painting, executed in 1893, is…
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Gazing upon this depiction of Lake Geneva with Mont Blanc in the morning light is to witness nature's most profound meditation rendered in oil on canvas. It is…
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To gaze upon Ferdinand Hodler's depiction of The Lake Geneva from Chexbres is to be invited into a moment suspended between the grandeur of nature and the quiet…
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To gaze upon Ferdinand Hodler’s Spring is to step directly into a moment suspended between dreams and reality. This painting, executed in 1901, is not merely a depiction…
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To stand before Ferdinand Hodler’s Transfiguration is to step across a threshold into a realm suspended between earthly beauty and spiritual rapture. This oil on canvas, dating from…
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The day after his model and mistress Valentine Godé-Darel died of cancer, Hodler painted a portrait of her on her deathbed. The work, executed in an incomplete and…
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“Emotion (Study)” by Ferdinand Hodler is a captivating artwork that exemplifies the artist's mastery of capturing human emotion within a natural setting. Created in 1902, this oil painting…
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Gazing upon The Black Lutschina is to step directly into a moment suspended between memory and dream. This breathtaking landscape does not merely depict a scene; it captures…
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In the quietude of 1875, Ferdinand Hodler captured a moment that transcends mere landscape painting, offering instead a window into the very soul of the Swiss Alps. A…
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Ferdinand Hodler’s "Dying Cadet," painted in 1896, is not merely a depiction of an event; it is a profound meditation on vulnerability, fate, and the inescapable passage of…
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In the quietude of 1911, Ferdinand Hodler captured a moment of profound tranquility in his masterpiece, Lake Geneva in Chexbres. This breathtaking landscape serves as more than just…
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In the heart of the Swiss landscape, where the earth meets the heavens in a dramatic display of geological majesty, lies Ferdinand Hodler’s Thun, Stockhornkette. This breathtaking composition…
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In the breathtaking masterpiece Thunersee with Niesen, Ferdinand Hodler invites the viewer into a realm where the terrestrial and the ethereal converge. The canvas unfolds as a profound…
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To gaze upon Ferdinand Hodler’s "The road to a particular interest" is to step across the threshold of time and into a deeply contemplative landscape. This painting, executed…
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The painting titled Portrait of Berthe Jacques, wife of the artist is a work by Ferdinand Hodler. Created in 1894, the oil on canvas captures a specific presence…
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Ferdinand Hodler's “Figure Study,” painted in 1901, isn’t merely a sketch; it’s a distilled essence of late 19th-century Swiss Symbolism. Born amidst profound personal loss – the untimely…
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To gaze upon Ferdinand Hodler's "Sensation" is to step into a moment suspended between vibrant life and profound introspection. The scene unfolds in a sun-drenched meadow, a tapestry…
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Lake Silvaplana in Autumn is a painting by Ferdinand Hodler. The work was completed in 1907. It is a representation of the Swiss landscape, specifically the area around…
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To gaze upon Ferdinand Hodler’s Dents du Midi in Clouds is to be enveloped by a sublime vision where the raw power of nature meets the delicate touch…
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De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst på disse lærreder, hver med sit mest elskede eksempel.
De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Ferdinand Hodler | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nationalgalleriet i Bosnien-Hercegovina |
Sarajevo | 74 | Study of two figures, Composition study, Portræt af Berthe Hodler |
 Kunsthaus Zürich |
Zürich | 16 | Sunset on Lake Geneva, The fall in Silvaplana, Gymnasts' Banquet |
 Kunstmuseum Basel |
Basel | 5 | View of Lake Leman from Chexbres, The Patient, Valentine Godé-Darel one day before her death |
 Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève |
Genève | 8 | Thun with symmetric mirroring, The Miller, his Son and the Donkey |
 Art Institute of Chicago |
Chicago | 3 | Day (Truth), Head of a Soldier |
 Von der Heydt Museum |
Wuppertal | 3 | From Le Grand Muveran Villars, The Woodcutter |
 Kunst Museum Winterthur | Reinhart am Stadtgarten |
Winterthur | 2 | Self-portrait with stand, The road to a particular interest |
 Kunstmuseum Solothurn |
Solothurn | 4 | The Beech Forest |
To stand before Ferdinand Hodler’s Self-portrait with stand is to encounter a moment suspended between public presentation and private contemplation. This striking work, dating from 1879, captures the…
Ferdinand Hodler's "Composition Study," created in 1887, isn’t merely a sketch of three figures engaged in strenuous activity; it’s a profound meditation on the human condition, rendered with…
Ferdinand Hodler’s “Study of Two Figures” is not a grand, dramatic statement; rather, it's an invitation to linger in the quiet intimacy of a shared moment. Painted in…
In the quietude of 1908, Ferdinand Hodler captured a nocturnal moment in his painting, Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau in Moonlight. The scene is dominated by three majestic mountains,…
To encounter Ferdinand Hodler’s Woman in Ecstasy is to step into a realm where the boundaries between the physical form and the ethereal spirit dissolve. Painted in 1911,…
Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau in Moonlight (1908), efterfulgt af Woman in Ecstasy (1911) og Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau in Moonlight (1908).
Ferdinand Hodler, født i 1853, var 55 år gammel: Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau in Moonlight er fra 1908.
Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau in Moonlight, Woman in Ecstasy, Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau in Moonlight, Sunset on Lake Geneva, Study of two figures, Unity, Lake Geneva in Chexbres, Composition study, Self-portrait with stand og The Wetterhorn. Hvert lærred i den ovenstående rangliste er angivet med årstal og museum.
609 værker af Ferdinand Hodler er i vores katalog, dateret fra 1873 til 1918.
Primært i Nationalgalleriet i Bosnien-Hercegovina (Sarajevo), Kunsthaus Zürich (Zürich) og Kunstmuseum Basel (Basel); listen ovenfor nævner hvert museum og dets lærreder.
I 1910s, som udgør 30 af de 100 værker på denne side, herunder Woman in Ecstasy.
Det tidligste lærred her er Portrait of Fraulein Kyburz (1873); det seneste er Landscape of the Swiss Alps (1918).
Landscape (21), Mountains (13) og Swiss alps (8), fordelt på de 100 værker på denne side.
Oil On Canvas, anvendt i 40 af de 100 værker på denne side.
Symbolist expressionism og Art nouveau, som lærrederne på denne side viser.
Nationalgalleriet i Bosnien-Hercegovina, Sarajevo har 5 af værkerne på denne side, herunder Study of two figures, Composition study og Portræt af Berthe Hodler.
Ja. Hvert maleri på denne side kan bestilles fra sin egen side som en håndmalet oliereproduktion eller som et kunsttryk i den størrelse, du vælger.
Født i Bern, Schweiz, i 1853, var Ferdinand Hodlers tidlige år præget af en stille, vedvarende sorg. Før han nåede ungdomsårene, efterlod tuberkulosen, som krævede hans far og to yngre brødre, et tomrum i hans hjem. Dette tidlige møde med tab blev et tilbagevendende motiv i hans værk, en skygge, der ville følge ham fra de beskedne begyndelser i hans læretid til højdepunkterne i hans professionelle karriere. Han påbegyndte sin uddannelse som dekorationsmaler og assisterede sin stedfar med kommercielt skiltemalerarbejde, en praktisk uddannelse, der indprentede ham en præcis beherskelse af linje og form. Dette fundament i håndværket gav den tekniske stringens, som senere skulle understøtte hans mere komplekse filosofiske undersøgelser.
Hans flytning til Genève i 1871 markerede et brud med ungdommens kommercielle krav. I byen søgte han en dybere engagement med kunsten ved at overvære videnskabelige foredrag og kopiere mesterværker på det lokale museum. Det var her, han begyndte at bevæge sig væk fra den omhyggelige realisme i sine tidlige landskaber og portrætter. Han var ikke længere tilfreds med blot at gengive sceneriet i de schweiziske Alper eller en model efter lighed; han søgte at indfange eksistensens underliggende rytmer. Denne overgang fra det objektive til det subjektive ville i sidste ende føre ham til at udvikle et helt eget visuelt sprog.
Hodlers mest betydningsfulde bidrag til den moderne malerkunst var hans teori om parallelisme. Dette var ikke blot en kompositionsteknik, men en måde at se verden på som en række sammenhængende, rytmiske mønstre. Han observerede, hvordan former i naturen – bjergets skråning, en menneskelig lem eller refleksionen i vandet – ofte spejlede hinanden i en struktureret, geometrisk harmoni. Ved at arrangere figurer og landskabselementer i disse gentagne, rytmiske kadencer forsøgte han at afbilde den strukturelle orden, han mente styrede den naturlige verden. Denne tilgang gjorde det muligt for ham at bygge bro mellem scenens fysiske virkelighed og observatørens følelsesmæssige tilstand.
Hans arbejde indtog ofte rummet mellem symbolismen og en mere struktureret, moderne sensibilitet. I værker som Natten, færdiggjort i 1890, udforskede han temaer som hvile og dødelighed gennem liggende figurer, et emne der udfordrede datidens herskende smag. Hans evne til at blande klassisk form med en moderne, næsten strukturel intensitet er tydelig i Sandhed II (1897). Han støttede sig ikke til samtidens kaotiske penselstrøg; i stedet brugte han en bevidst, ofte dæmpet palet af okker, brune og grønne nuancer til at skabe en følelse af permanens og tyngde. Hans lærreder var ikke blot vinduer ind i en scene, men organiserede miljøer, hvor den menneskelige ånd og landskabet var bundet sammen af en fælles geometri.
Det schweiziske landskab forblev et konstant nærvær i hans oeuvre, især de storslåede Alper. Han betragtede ikke disse bjerge blot som topografiske træk, men som spirituelle entiteter. Hans skildringer af Eiger, Mönch og Jungfrau, eller udsigterne fra Dents du Midi, afspejler et ønske om at oversætte bjergenes skala til et sprog med følelsesmæssig resonans. Han benyttede ofte en lag-på-lag proces, hvor han påførte tynde lasurer af farve over tykkere impasto for at opnå en specifik luminans, især i hans senere studier af lyset over Genevesøen. Disse værker demonstrerer en beherskelse af atmosfære, der indfanger det disede, æteriske skær i det alpine lys uden at ofre terrænets strukturelle integritet.
Ved sin død i Genève i 1918 havde Hodler etableret sig som en central skikkelse i schweizisk kunsthistorie. Hans indflydelse kan ses i udviklingen af ekspressionismen, da hans vægtlægning af subjektiv følelse og rytmisk form lagde fundamentet for dem, der søgte at bevæge sig ud over den traditionelle repræsentation. Han forblev en maler med en dyb psykologisk tyngde, der brugte sit håndværks værktøjer til at konfrontere livets og dødens fundamentale spørgsmål. Hans eftermæle findes i den måde, han tvang beskueren til at se forbi verdens overflade for at finde de tavse, gentagende mønstre, der holder den sammen.
