The Monk with clouds 1911

Ferdinand Hodler's 1911 painting, "The Monk with Clouds," is a striking depiction of a snow-capped mountain peak against a sky filled with wispy clouds. The Swiss artist, known for his symbolic and often melancholic landscape paintings, utilizes a distinctive palette of blues and grays, accented with warm ochre hues. This painting exemplifies Hodler's signature style, marked by simplified forms and elongated lines that evoke a sense of stillness and contemplation. Hodler's artistic expression, often associated with the Symbolism movement, explores the relationship between humanity and nature, capturing the serene grandeur of the Swiss Alps.