Woodcutter
1910
Ferdinand Hodler captures the raw power of labor in this striking 1910 piece, where a woodcutter swings his axe with rhythmic intensity. Notice how the tall, slender trees on the left mirror the man's stretched arms and legs—this is Hodler's signature style called 'Parallelism,' where he repeats shapes to create a visual harmony. The figure isn't just chopping wood; he looks like a monumental hero frozen in a moment of pure energy against a stark, snowy backdrop. It’s a celebration of the Swiss working class, turning a simple chore into a powerful dance of muscle and nature.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
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