“Portrait study to ‘Look into the infinity'” is an artwork created by Ferdinand Hodler in 1916. This piece is an exemplary work within the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is executed with oil on canvas. The dimensions of the artwork are 68 x 49 cm. It belongs to the portrait genre and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork presents an evocative and expressive portrait, capturing the subject with bold, unrestrained strokes. The face, rendered with vibrant hues of pink, yellow, and green, exudes a sense of depth and introspection. The loose and dynamic brushwork enhances the emotional intensity of the subject’s gaze, which seems to extend beyond the physical confines of the canvas, resonating with the title’s implication of looking into infinity. The background is abstract and subdued, allowing the focus to remain on the dramatically portrayed face. Hodler’s mastery is evident in his ability to convey profound emotion and psychological complexity through his distinctive style and technique.
