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Ferdinand Hodler Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Ferdinand Hodler · 1853 – 1918

Landscape of the Swiss Alps

1918 · The Israel Museum, Jerusalem · original 72 x 52 cm

Landscape of the Swiss Alps by Ferdinand Hodler (1918): This serene depiction captures the majesty of the Swiss Alps with detailed foliage and rocky terrain, punctuated by grazing cows. Hodler’s masterful use of symbolism reflects his preoccupation with mortality and elevates this pastoral scene into a profound meditation on life's ephemeral beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Holy Hour

1913 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 182 x 223 cm

Experience Ferdinand Hodler's 'Holy Hour,' a serene depiction of women in contemplative repose. This captivating Swiss Symbolist painting, rendered in rich detail, evokes tranquility and spiritual reflection. Own a piece of art history today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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untitled (5438)

Ferdinand Hodler’s ‘untitled (5438)’ – a captivating portrait of a distinguished gentleman. Explore this unique Swiss artwork, showcasing his signature style & intellectual charm. A timeless piece for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Portrait of Louise Delphine Duchosal

1885 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 55 x 46 cm

Ferdinand Hodler’s haunting ‘Portrait of Louise Delphine Duchosal,’ painted in 1885, embodies Swiss Symbolism's exploration of sorrow and remembrance through masterful parallelism—a luminous depiction capturing profound emotion and inviting viewers to experience its timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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The Good Samaritan

1885 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich

Ferdinand Hodler’s poignant Symbolist painting, ‘The Good Samaritan,’ 1885, depicts serene suffering with sculpted figures and ethereal tones—a timeless meditation on compassion and humanity. Discover this iconic artwork and bring its beauty into your space.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau in Moonlight

1908 · original 72 x 67 cm

Experience the dramatic Symbolism of Ferdinand Hodler's Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau in Moonlight (1908), capturing majestic Swiss peaks under an ethereal glow; bring this masterpiece home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Truth II

1901 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 207 x 293 cm

Explore Ferdinand Hodler's 'Truth II,' a mesmerizing Symbolist masterpiece housed at Kunsthaus Zürich. Witness Hodler’s masterful use of parallelism and dreamlike imagery to convey profound themes of mysticism and counterculture.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Forest Stream

Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich

Discover "Forest Stream" by Ferdinand Hodler – a captivating Post-Impressionist landscape showcasing nature’s tranquility & vibrant colors. Explore this unique Swiss artwork!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Communication with the Infinite

1892 · original 159 x 97 cm

Experience Ferdinand Hodler’s ‘Communication with the Infinite,’ a breathtaking Symbolism painting of a nude woman reaching for the sky. This 1892 masterpiece evokes spiritual connection and timeless beauty – discover or own this iconic artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Hilly Landscape with Ravens, in the Bernese Oberland

1910

Experience the serene symbolism of Hodler's Hilly Landscape with Ravens from 1910; capture this picturesque Swiss scene for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Emotion

1900 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 70 x 115 cm

Hodler’s artistic journey began with decorative painting but quickly propelled him toward formal training and exploration of symbolism – themes deeply rooted in his personal experiences shaped by loss.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Woman in Ecstasy

1911 · original 86 x 172 cm

Ferdinand Hodler’s "Woman in Ecstasy," a vibrant Art Nouveau masterpiece capturing ethereal movement and liberation, portrays a dancer bathed in radiant yellows against a textured blue dress – explore this iconic Swiss painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Self-portrait with stand

1879 · original 72 x 102 cm

Experience Hodler's striking 1879 self-portrait capturing Symbolist introspection; own this masterwork of Swiss art today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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On the Bank of the Maggia in the Evening

1893 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 40 x 64 cm

Experience Ferdinand Hodler’s ‘On the Bank of the Maggia.’ A serene Impressionistic landscape painting capturing evening light & tranquility with loose brushstrokes & warm hues.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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The Wetterhorn

1912

Experience the symbolic grandeur of Ferdinand Hodler's 1912 mountain landscape, The Wetterhorn, featuring striking blue hues and human figures; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Berthe Hodler

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Composition study

1887 · National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo · original 26 x 22 cm

Explore Ferdinand Hodler’s 'Composition Study,' a striking pencil sketch of weightlifters. Admire its dynamic lines & anatomical detail – a rare 1887 Swiss artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Unity

1911 · original 475 x 1 cm

A powerful mural of interconnected figures capturing the essence of Symbolism, this 1911 masterpiece by Ferdinand Hodler evokes profound human connection and invites you to explore its timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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View of the Horn of Fromberg from Reichenbach

1903 · original 49 x 66 cm

Experience Ferdinand Hodler’s stunning 1903 landscape painting, "View of the Horn of Fromberg," a serene Swiss scene showcasing symbolic beauty and delicate color palettes – perfect for art lovers seeking a timeless piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Poster of the Arts Association iz Zürich, study

1897 · National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo · original 80 x 55 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Spring

Museum Folkwang, Essen

Experience Ferdinand Hodler’s "Spring" – a serene Swiss landscape painting of two women in a flower-filled field. Hand-painted reproductions available. #Hodler #ArtReplication #SwissArt

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Dents du Midi from Champéry

1916 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 73 x 110 cm

Experience Ferdinand Hodler's 'Dents du Midi,' a stunning Symbolist landscape capturing the majestic Swiss Alps. A masterpiece of symmetry and color, evoking nature’s grandeur.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Study of two figures

1897 · National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo · original 24 x 29 cm

Experience the raw emotion of Ferdinand Hodler's 'Study of Two Figures.' This haunting sketch captures quiet contemplation with striking lines and a muted color palette, reflecting themes of mortality and introspection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau in Moonlight

1908 · original 69 x 94 cm

Experience Hodler's Symbolism masterpiece, Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau in Moonlight (1908), featuring celestial cloud faces above Swiss peaks; discover this evocative landscape today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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The Day

1906 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 163 x 356 cm

Hodler's masterpiece depicts five nude women arranged symmetrically around a lake, symbolizing daybreak and capturing the spirit of nature through his innovative 'parallelism' theory. Explore this iconic Swiss landscape painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 635 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler
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The artist

Ferdinand Hodler

1853 – 1918

Quick facts

Movementsart nouveau, symbolism
Room fitliving room
Lifespan65 years
Top-ranked workLandscape of the Swiss Alps
Corpus themessymbolism, mortality, swiss landscape symbolism, mortality reflection, precursor to expressionism
Emotional tonetranquil
Born1853, Bern, Switzerland
Art period19th Century

Biography

The Architecture of Mortality

Born in Bern, Switzerland, in 1853, Ferdinand Hodler’s early years were defined by a quiet, persistent grief. Before he reached adolescence, the tuberculosis that claimed his father and two younger brothers left a void in his household. This early encounter with loss became a recurring motif in his work, a shadow that would follow him from the modest beginnings of his apprenticeship to the heights of his professional career. He began his training as a decorative painter, assisting his stepfather with commercial sign-work, a practical education that instilled in him a precise command of line and form. This foundation in craftsmanship provided the technical rigor that would later support his more complex philosophical inquiries.

His move to Geneva in 1871 marked a departure from the commercial demands of his youth. In the city, he sought a more profound engagement with art, attending science lectures and copying the works of masters in the local museum. It was here that he began to move away from the meticulous realism of his early landscapes and portraits. He was no longer content to merely replicate the scenery of the Swiss Alps or the likeness of a sitter; he sought to capture the underlying rhythms of existence. This transition from the objective to the subjective would eventually lead him to develop a visual language entirely his own.

The Logic of Parallelism

Hodler’s most significant contribution to the evolution of modern painting was his theory of parallelism. This was not merely a compositional technique but a way of seeing the world as a series of interconnected, rhythmic patterns. He observed how forms in nature—the slope of a mountain, the curve of a human limb, or the reflection in water—often mirrored one another in a structured, geometric harmony. By arranging figures and landscape elements in these repetitive, rhythmic cadences, he attempted to depict the structural order he believed governed the natural world. This approach allowed him to bridge the gap between the physical reality of a scene and the emotional state of the observer.

His work often occupied the space between Symbolism and a more structured, modern sensibility. In works such as The Night, completed in 1890, he explored themes of repose and mortality through recumbent figures, a subject that challenged the prevailing tastes of the time. His ability to blend classical form with a modern, almost structural intensity is evident in Truth II (1897). He did not rely on the chaotic brushwork of his contemporaries; instead, he used a deliberate, often muted palette of ochres, browns, and greens to create a sense of permanence and weight. His canvases were not mere windows into a scene, but organized environments where the human spirit and the landscape were bound together by a shared geometry.

A Life in Landscapes

The Swiss landscape remained a constant presence in his oeuvre, particularly the grandeur of the Alps. He viewed these mountains not just as topographical features, but as spiritual entities. His depictions of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau, or the views from the Dents du Midi, reflect a desire to translate the scale of the mountains into a language of emotional resonance. He often utilized a layering process, applying thin washes of color over thicker impasto to achieve a specific luminosity, particularly in his later studies of light over Lake Geneva. These works demonstrate a mastery of atmosphere, capturing the hazy, ethereal quality of Alpine light without sacrificing the structural integrity of the terrain.

By the time of his death in Geneva in 1918, Hodler had established himself as a central figure in Swiss art history. His influence can be seen in the development of Expressionism, as his emphasis on subjective emotion and rhythmic form provided a foundation for those who sought to move beyond traditional representation. He remained a painter of profound psychological depth, using the tools of his craft to confront the fundamental questions of life and death. His legacy is found in the way he forced the viewer to look past the surface of the world to find the silent, repeating patterns that hold it together.

Questions & Answers

Is there an overview of all the subjects Ferdinand Hodler painted?

Ferdinand Hodler's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

Where are Ferdinand Hodler's artworks grouped by technique?

The All Medium page groups Ferdinand Hodler's artworks by technique.

How do I find works by Ferdinand Hodler on a specific theme?

To find works by Ferdinand Hodler on a specific theme, use the artist's By Keywords page, which groups the artworks by keyword.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 14, 2026

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