“The Cobbler by the Window,” created by Ferdinand Hodler in 1882, exemplifies a Realism-style oil painting on canvas measuring 25.2 x 21 cm. This genre painting is presently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a cobbler engrossed in his work, seated beside a sunlit window. The cobbler’s workshop is rendered in warm, earthy tones, highlighting the textures of his clothing and the wooden shelves filled with various tools and materials in the background. The light streaming through the window casts an intimate glow on the scene, accentuating the cobbler’s concentration and the meticulous nature of his craft. The artist’s attention to detail and use of light and shadow effectively portray the serene atmosphere of the cobbler’s work space, capturing a moment of quiet industry with profound realism.
