The shoemaker 1878

"The Shoemaker" (1878) by Ferdinand Hodler depicts a cobbler hunched over his work in a cluttered workshop. The scene, painted in a realist style, highlights the quiet solitude of manual labor. The cobbler's focused expression and the tools scattered around him convey the dedication and skill required for his craft. The painting's muted palette and detailed composition create a sense of realism, capturing the everyday life of a working-class individual in late 19th-century Switzerland.