The Gantrisch 1898

Ferdinand Hodler's "The Gantrisch" (1898) is a landscape painting depicting a sweeping view of the Swiss Alps. The mountainous terrain is rendered in a distinctive style characterized by bold, graphic lines and flattened planes of color, showcasing Hodler's interest in the Symbolist movement. The foreground emphasizes rolling hills in shades of ochre and green, drawing the viewer's eye towards the distant peaks bathed in soft light. Hodler's masterful use of color and composition evokes a sense of grandeur and serenity, capturing the essence of the natural world.