Left border woman 1913

Ferdinand Hodler's "Left border woman" from 1913 showcases his characteristic style of Symbolism and Art Nouveau. The figure, rendered in a bold, simplified manner, is set against a gridded background, referencing the artist's interest in geometric form. This red-toned drawing, a study for a larger work, likely focuses on the figure's posture and the movement of the drapery, highlighting the artist's attention to the human form. Hodler's use of line and shading emphasizes the figure's elongated limbs and the flow of the garment, capturing a sense of both strength and fragility.