Ferdinand Hodler
Swiss artist (1853–1918)
Ferdinand Hodler was born on March 14, 1853 in Bern and died on May 19, 1918 in Geneva, aged 65. Recorded occupations: painter, university teacher, designer, lithographer, graphic artist and exlibrist. Country of citizenship: Switzerland. Positions held include chairperson. Associated movements: Art Nouveau and Symbolism. Fields of work: painting, Symbolism and Art nouveau painting. Notable works include “La Pointe d'Andey, vallée de l'Arve”, “Madame Valentine Godé-Darel malade” and “The Patient”. Honours include honorary doctorate of the University of Basel. Member of Berlin Secession.
- Born
- March 14, 1853 · Bern
- Died
- May 19, 1918 · Geneva
- Age at death
- 65
- Citizenship
- Switzerland
- Occupations
- painter, university teacher, designer, lithographer, graphic artist, exlibrist
- Positions held
- chairperson
- Movements
- Art Nouveau, Symbolism
- Notable works
- La Pointe d'Andey, vallée de l'Arve, Madame Valentine Godé-Darel malade, The Patient
- Honours
- honorary doctorate of the University of Basel
- Wikipedia editions
- 46 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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