Lake Geneva with six swans 1914

Ferdinand Hodler's "Lake Geneva with six swans" (1914) is a striking example of his later style, characterized by a simplified, almost abstract, approach to landscape painting. The artist's focus on horizontal lines, the hazy blue hues, and the stillness of the water create a serene and contemplative atmosphere, typical of Hodler's artistic vision, which he called "parallelism". The scene, with its six swans standing on a grassy bank, evokes a sense of tranquility and harmony with nature. This painting exemplifies Hodler's distinct style of Symbolism, which he used to depict themes of nature, life, and death.