Portrait of Gertrud Mueller 1912

Ferdinand Hodler's "Portrait of Gertrud Mueller" (1912) is a portrait of a young woman with a striking hairstyle. The subject's dark hair is styled in a way that frames her face, almost like a crown. Hodler, known for his distinctive style that emphasized linearity and symmetry, captures the subject's serene expression with simplified features and a muted palette. The painting embodies a sense of calm and quietude, reflecting the artist's fascination with the human form and its emotional resonance.