The artwork titled “Thun with symmetric mirroring” was created by Ferdinand Hodler in 1909, employing the medium of oil on canvas. This piece, belonging to the Symbolism movement, is a landscape genre painting measuring 67.5 x 92 cm.
The artwork presents a mesmerizing landscape scene dominated by the calm waters of a lake, which mirror the surrounding mountains and sky. The scene is symmetrically balanced, with the horizon line bifurcating the canvas, creating an almost perfect reflection of the sky and mountains in the pristine lake below. The mountains, painted with serene blues and purples, frame the composition on both sides, leading the viewer’s eye towards the distant, hazy peaks. The sky, awash with subtle tones of blue and warm hues, appears soft and tranquil, enhancing the ethereal quality of the reflection. The use of mirroring symmetry in the artwork emphasizes a harmonious and contemplative atmosphere, characteristic of Symbolism.
