View into Infinity 1914

Ferdinand Hodler's "View into Infinity" (1914) is a striking example of his "parallelism" style. Five figures, clad in blue, stand against a muted yellow background, creating a sense of stillness and rhythm. The women's outstretched hands, the repeated lines of their garments, and the rhythmic flow of their forms create a sense of unity and an overarching visual motif. The title suggests a philosophical concept of life extending beyond the physical, an idea explored in Hodler's artistic practice.