Self-Portrait in a Green Smock by Ferdinand Hodler. An expressive, textural self-portrait of a bearded man wearing a dark green garment against a warm, yellow-ochre background.

Self-Portrait in a Green Smock

Ferdinand Hodler

1917 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An expressive and textural self-portrait by Swiss master Ferdinand Hodler, featuring bold brushwork and a vibrant, earthy palette.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Warm beige, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1917, this self-portrait captures Ferdinand Hodler with the raw, rhythmic brushwork characteristic of his late career. The artist presents himself in a green smock against a warm, luminous background, creating a powerful presence through simplified forms and sophisticated color harmonies that bridge traditional portraiture and modern expressionism.