The artwork titled “Snow in the Engadine,” created by Ferdinand Hodler in 1907, utilizes oil on canvas as its medium. This piece, which falls under the Symbolism art movement, is a landscape genre painting with dimensions of 70.5 x 96.5 cm.
The artwork depicts a serene and expansive snowy landscape in the Engadine region, characterized by its vast snow-covered plains that seamlessly stretch into the distance, framed by majestic, snow-laden mountains on either side. The sky above is rendered in soft hues of light blue and green, punctuated by light, airy clouds that add an ethereal quality to the scene. Hodler’s meticulous brushwork captures the subtle variations in color and light on the snow and mountains, evoking a sense of tranquility and timeless beauty. The composition is balanced and harmonious, reflecting the artist’s mastery in conveying the serene grandeur of the natural landscape.
