Standing female figure in a blue dress 1915

Ferdinand Hodler's 1915 painting, "Standing female figure in a blue dress," depicts a woman in a simple, flowing gown, her posture elongated and graceful. The figure is rendered with a distinct, stylized quality, characteristic of Hodler's "parallelism" style, where lines and shapes are repeated to create a sense of rhythm and harmony. The work's subdued palette emphasizes the figure's form against a muted background, highlighting Hodler's focus on depicting the human form in a timeless and idealized manner. This piece is a prime example of Hodler's unique artistic approach, which often explored themes of spirituality and the essence of human existence.