The lake becomes an order of lines and colorsShore, water, mountains and sky are arranged in calm strips whose repetitions give the landscape a universal scope.
1853 - 1918Life of Ferdinand Hodler
13 versionsLake Geneva seen from Chexbres, 1895 -1911
ParallelismPrinciple of composition
°2,500Paintings, drawings, studies and variants - overall estimate
Hand paintedReal oil painting, no print.
Formats of your choiceA composition adapted to the dimensions ordered.
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The Swiss landscape is reduced to its essential pace
Bring out the regularities hidden in nature
Hodler observes Lake Geneva from Chexbres, Caux and Geneva, then simplifies the pattern into horizontal bands. He repeats peaks, banks, clouds and reflections according to his principle of parallelism. Variations of dawn and light preserve the real site while leading it towards an almost emblematic image. The "Swiss Lakes by Ferdinand Hodler" selection notably compares Lake Geneva seen from Chexbres and Lake Geneva and Mont-Blanc before sunrise. Its reading favors the material.
The lake is not still: it breathes through the repetition of lines, colors and distances.
Course & style
From Chexbres to the last views from Geneva
More than twenty years of variations transform a familiar panorama into meditation on space, light and time.
Chexbres
Hodler constructs the view of Lake Geneva in wide shots, with the Savoyard Alps on the horizon. This milestone illuminates the "Swiss Lakes by Ferdinand Hodler" collection by favoring the material.
Mature parallelism
Symmetries and colored bands further simplify banks, mountains and clouds.
Last Lake Geneva
From his Geneva apartment, the weakened painter captures the metamorphoses of sky and water.
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Horizontal
Shore, lake and sky organize space into readable strata. This line guides a reading of "Swiss Lakes by Ferdinand Hodler" centered on matter.
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Repetition
Summits and clouds respond to each other according to parallelism.
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Outline
A firm line gives the relief an emblematic presence.
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Dawn
Morning colors subtly shift the balance of each version.
Explore by universe
How to watch Hodler Lakes?
Compare the horizon, the rhythm of the peaks, the symmetry of the clouds and changes of blue, pink or gold depending on the time.
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Lake Geneva seen from Chexbres
The shore, the water and the Alps are ordered into strips which amplify the immensity of the panorama.
Landmark work of Swiss Lakes by Ferdinand Hodler. Reading of "Swiss Lakes by Ferdinand Hodler" through the material.Before dawn02
Lake Geneva and Mont-Blanc before sunrise
Cool tones retain light just before it appears behind reliefs.
Landmark work of Swiss Lakes by Ferdinand HodlerAurora03
Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc at dawn
The pink of the sky and the surface of the lake respond to each other in calm harmony.
Landmark work of Swiss Lakes by Ferdinand HodlerMorning04
Lake Geneva and Mont-Blanc in the morning light
Clarity reveals successive shots without breaking the decorative unity of the landscape.
Landmark work of Swiss Lakes by Ferdinand HodlerStyle05
Horizontal
Shore, lake and sky organize space into readable strata. This line guides a reading of "Swiss Lakes by Ferdinand Hodler" centered on matter.
Reading key for Swiss Lakes by Ferdinand HodlerStyle06
Repetition
Summits and clouds respond to each other according to parallelism.
Reading key for Swiss Lakes by Ferdinand Hodler
Works to discover
Reproductions of Swiss lakes
Four active works bring together Chexbres and three variations of Lake Geneva with Mont Blanc before and during dawn.
Each painting is made in oil on canvas by a specialized artist, then checked with you before shipping.
From the work to your interior
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Choice of workSubject, orientation and dimensions adapted to your wall.
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Oil paintingManual production, layer after layer.
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Photo validationYou examine the finished table.
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RetouchingAdjustments remain possible before sending.
Each reproduction is unique. Slight variations of touch and material testify to the painter's manual work.
Choose wisely
Choosing a Hodler Lake
A horizontal format maintains the panorama layout; choose dawn for a soft palette or light morning for a more graphic presence.
Frequently asked questions
Before choosing your Hodler
Are reproductions painted with oil paint?
Yes. Each reproduction is hand painted in oil on canvas, without printing.
How to restore the material in a reproduction of Swiss Lakes by Ferdinand Hodler?
The painter uses the composition, values, colors and materials visible in the chosen work from Ferdinand Hodler's Swiss Lakes collection, with particular attention paid to the material.
Can I order a work by Lacs suisses by Ferdinand Hodler in a personalized format?
Yes. The dimensions are adapted respecting the proportions and balance of the selected work.
How do I validate my reproduction of Ferdinand Hodler's Swiss Lakes?
Detailed photographs are sent before shipping; you can request edits before sending.
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Frequently asked questions
The essential points before choosing your reproduction.
Are the reproductions hand painted?
Yes. Every reproduction is made by hand in painting at theoil on canvas by an experienced artist. This is neither a print nor a printed canvas.
Can I request touch-ups?
Yes. Before shipping, we send you a detailed photo of the canvas. Up to 7 sets of edits are included to adjust the rendering before your validation.
How long does it take to receive the canvas?
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Depending on the options available, the canvas can be delivered alone, mounted on a frame or prepared for framing. Details are shown on the product page.
Can I send my own image?
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Collection guide Ferdinand Hodler Swiss Lakes
Some useful guidelines for choosing a work, its format and the location that will best highlight it.
Why choose a reproduction from this collection?
This selection brings together works designed for art lovers who want to rediscover the spirit of one painting famous in a hand painted canvas. Each reproduction can be adapted to the desired format and validated in photos before shipment.
A canvas prepared for your interior
The available formats allow the work to be adapted to a more specific living room, bedroom, office or decorative project. There painting is carried out at theoil on canvas with particular attention to colors, textures and general balance.
Custom edits and requests
If you are looking for a similar work, a similar artist or a specific format, you can ask for advice. Reproductions can be adjusted before sending using photo validation.
