The artwork titled “Olive trees in Spain” was created by Ferdinand Hodler in 1878. Executed in oil on canvas, the piece embodies the Realism movement and measures 32.5 by 44 centimeters. The painting is a landscape genre artwork and currently resides in a private collection.
The depiction in the artwork shows a serene Spanish landscape where olive trees dominate the scene. The trees, lush and verdant, are portrayed vividly against a clear sky with delicate hues of blue and soft clouds. The landscape includes a few gently grazing cows, adding a pastoral charm to the setting. A figure, presumably a shepherd or a peasant, is seen tending to the landscape, encapsulating a moment of rural tranquility. The subtle yet skilled rendering of light and shade enhances the Realism of the piece, drawing the observer into the peaceful ambience of the countryside.
