On the banks of the Manzanares 1878

Ferdinand Hodler's "On the Banks of the Manzanares" (1878) depicts a serene landscape along the Manzanares River in Spain. The painting features a group of trees, their branches reaching towards a pale blue sky, and a bridge in the distance. Hodler's signature style of simplified forms and strong lines contributes to the artwork's sense of stillness and tranquility. The painting's muted colors, such as soft blues, browns, and greens, create a calming atmosphere.