“View of Lake Leman from Chexbres” is an artwork by Ferdinand Hodler, created in 1905. Utilizing oil on canvas, this landscape painting is a part of the Post-Impressionism movement. The painting is currently housed in Kunstmuseum Basel, located in Basel, Switzerland.
The artwork presents a serene view of Lake Leman as seen from Chexbres. Dominated by a vast sky filled with distinctive cloud formations, the scene captures the peaceful essence of the lake. The lake itself, reflecting the clear, tranquil blue of the sky, extends to meet distant mountains on the horizon. In the foreground, sparse trees and grassy fields add depth and contrast to the composition. The painting’s careful attention to light, color, and form exemplifies the Post-Impressionist style, highlighting Hodler’s adeptness at conveying the natural beauty of the Swiss landscape.
