Swearing to the left 1912

"Swearing to the Left" is a 1912 pencil drawing by Ferdinand Hodler, a Swiss symbolist artist known for his distinctive style and exploration of human emotions. The artwork depicts a figure in a long coat, raising their right arm in a gesture of oath-taking. The drawing's simplicity and focus on the figure's pose create a sense of solemnity and introspection, characteristic of Hodler's later works. The use of hatching and shading adds depth and dimension to the figure, enhancing its presence on the page.