Selbstbildnis. Der Studierende

1874

Ferdinand Hodler1853 Bern – 1918 Genf
We have 150 artworks by Ferdinand Hodler online.
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In this sophisticated self-portrait, Hodler takes the oath of allegiance to the principles of high art as taught by Barthélemy Menn, after having overcome, thanks to him, the sloppiness of producing souvenir landscapes.
Also known as
Der Student Self-Portrait (The Student) Autoportrait (L'Etudiant)
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
image: 113 x 73 cm
Inventory number
1022
Credit line
Kunsthaus Zürich, Vereinigung Zürcher Kunstfreunde, 1922