Jongen die zijn jas aantrekt 1908

Ferdinand Hodler's 1908 lithograph, "Jongen die zijn jas aantrekt," (Boy Putting On His Coat) showcases the artist's distinctive style. The figure is depicted in a simplified, elongated form, characteristic of Hodler's "parallelism" technique. The subject's gesture of pulling on his coat, rendered with precise lines and subtle shading, evokes a sense of movement and quiet contemplation. This black-and-white composition, with its emphasis on line and form, further emphasizes the artist's interest in capturing the essence of human experience.