“Pastures at the Jonction at Geneva,” painted in 1878 by Ferdinand Hodler, is an oil-on-canvas artwork measuring 46 x 55.5 cm. This landscape piece, rendered in the Realism art movement, captures the tranquil and bucolic essence of Geneva’s pastoral scenery.
The artwork depicts a serene meadow with lush grass and scattered trees standing tall under a softly lit sky. In the foreground, a weathered tree with a twisted trunk and sparse branches commands attention, drawing the viewer’s eye toward the natural beauty of the scene. The backdrop features a gentle landscape with subtle hills and a hint of a river, contributing to the peaceful atmosphere. Hodler’s meticulous attention to detail and use of delicate brushstrokes exemplify the realism art movement’s emphasis on capturing nature’s authenticity and serene beauty.
