Jenenser Student 1908

Ferdinand Hodler's "Jenenser Student" (1908) depicts a young man in a pink shirt and black coat, standing with his arm raised, as if about to remove the coat. The elongated figure and simplified forms are characteristic of Hodler's "parallelism" style, a visual motif emphasizing the harmony and interconnectedness of elements within the composition. This piece is an excellent example of Hodler's symbolic approach to portraiture, capturing not just a physical likeness but also a sense of the individual's inner life and aspirations. Currently housed at the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, Germany, "Jenenser Student" is a captivating study of the human form and a testament to Hodler's artistic mastery.