Mower on the field c. 1909

Ferdinand Hodler's "Mower on the Field" (c. 1909) is a striking black and white drawing depicting a solitary figure engaged in manual labor against a backdrop of mountainous terrain. Hodler, known for his symbolist style and his use of elongated figures, captures the essence of the worker's isolation and the grandeur of nature. The meticulous detail of the figure's pose and the sweeping strokes that depict the mountains create a sense of both realism and symbolic weight. The artwork, currently housed in the Städel Museum, reflects Hodler's fascination with the human condition and the power of nature.