The Halberdier 1895

"The Halberdier", painted in 1895 by Ferdinand Hodler, depicts a single figure standing in a landscape with a halberd. This large painting (331.5 x 125.7 cm) showcases Hodler's distinctive style, with its simplified forms and muted palette, highlighting the figure's strong presence. The composition is symmetrical and balanced, creating a sense of stillness and monumentality, which are signature traits of Hodler's work and the Symbolist movement.