Description
The painting "Thun with symmetrical reflection" of 1909, masterpiece of the renowned Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler, is erected as an unavoidable testimony of his unique aesthetic vision and his extraordinary mastery of symbolism. This painting It is a splendid example of how Hodler manages to capture the harmony and balance of nature through a deeply meditated perspective and an exquisite technical execution.
At first glance, the composition of "Thun with symmetrical reflex" stands out for its impressive sense of symmetry and a finish that brings the bucolic. The painter portrays a view of Lake Thun, in Switzerland, capturing serenity and majestic stillness of the landscape. The composition is divided into two horizontal planes: water and sky, whose colors merge into a soft degraded that creates the illusion of a perfect reflection. The blue of the sky and the water seems to refer mutually in a game of symmetrical mirages that give name and character to the work.
The colors used by Hodler are soft, predominantly the blue and green tones, which insuffes a feeling of calm and tranquility to the work. The choice of these colors is not fortuitous; They are part of a palette that emphasizes the harmony between nature and man, transferring the viewer to a state of contemplation and inner peace. The clarity of the mountains in the background, merged almost ethereally with the sky, evokes an atmosphere of dream that is recurrent in many of Hodler's works.
A remarkable aspect of painting is the almost total absence of human figures, allowing nature to take absolute prominence. This election of Hodler reflects his interest in the union of man with the nature and universal rhythm of life, concepts that were essential in his work and philosophy. The purity and remarkable simplicity of the scene are also a sign of its adhesion to the principles of symbolism, movement of which Hodler was one of the most distinguished exponents.
It is necessary to mention that this painting It is part of a series of landscapes made by Hodler around Thun, where he lived and worked. These works not only capture with great precision the natural beauty of Switzerland but also exhibit a characteristic style of the painter that is called "parallelism", a method that combines the repetition of formal and compositional elements in order to reflect the unity and rhythm of Nature.
In "Thun with symmetrical reflection", Hodler not only offers us a charming vision of the Swiss natural landscape; It also invites us to reflect on the rhythms and cycles of life. The painting is impregnated with an almost mystical aura that transcends the merely visual to achieve a spiritual dimension. This painting It is a window open to the universe of Ferdinand Hodler, a space where nature and art are in a perfect and eternally peaceful balance.
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