Bildnis Mathias Morhardt by Ferdinand Hodler. A portrait of a man with a reddish-brown beard wearing a light-colored jacket and a dark tie against a pale background.

Bildnis Mathias Morhardt

Ferdinand Hodler

1911 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This 1911 portrait by Ferdinand Hodler captures the subject with the artist's signature bold outlines and expressive, textured brushwork.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Benefits from a wall with more tonal contrast
Color notes
Soft cream, Warm beige, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1911, this portrait of Mathias Morhardt demonstrates Ferdinand Hodler’s mastery of line and color. The subject is rendered with a heavy, characterful beard and a direct gaze, set against a luminous, neutral background that emphasizes the rhythmic outlines of his clothing. It reflects the artist's transition toward a more expressionistic and monumental style late in his career.

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