Ferdinand Hodler
1853–1918 (age 65)
Biography
Ferdinand Hodler painted with a poetic intensity, transforming the Swiss landscape and its people into clear, luminous compositions that celebrated both the grandeur of nature and the quiet dignity of everyday life. His work bridged Symbolism and realism, inviting viewers to feel the pulse of the Alps and the rhythm of human emotion.
He died in Geneva in 1918, where his legacy endures in museums and hearts alike as a reminder that art can elevate the soul of a nation.