Standing draped figure 1913

Ferdinand Hodler’s 1913 charcoal sketch, “Standing draped figure”, depicts a female figure in a flowing robe. The figure is rendered in simplified lines that emphasize her elongated form, a characteristic of Hodler’s Symbolist style. The use of a gridded background suggests the artist’s meticulous approach to form and proportion. Hodler's work often explores themes of the human figure in relation to nature and spirituality, and this sketch embodies his signature style.