Holy Hour (1910)

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Ferdinand Hodler's "Holy Hour" is a captivating work that illustrates the Swiss painter’s evolving style during the early 20th century. The painting features a solitary female figure sitting dignified with her hands resting on her knees. Her dress is a delicate blue that loosely drapes around her body, revealing a classical influence with a modern twist.The figure's gaze is both serene and introspective, engaging the viewer with its depth and stillness. Hodler's use of color in the background, composed of a creamy palette interspersed with red and orange circular motifs, adds an abstract quality that contrasts with the realistic depiction of the woman. This pattern could signify the sacred or the celestial, aligning with the painting's title, "Holy Hour."Hodler's technique involves broad, fluid brushstrokes that highlight the form and posture of the figure, providing a sense of volume and life. The painting evokes a mood of contemplation and solemnity, inviting viewers to pause and reflect.Displayed prominently on our website, "Holy Hour" is a testament to Hodler’s unique blend of symbolism and expressionism, and it remains a profound piece for both art enthusiasts and casual observers to admire.

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Ferdinand Hodler (March 14, 1853 – May 19, 1918) was one of the best-known Swiss painters of the nineteenth century. His early works were portraits, landscapes, and genre paintings in a realistic style. Later, he adopted a personal form of symbolism which he called "parallelism".