A fascinating early book documenting the life and work of Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler, published in Bern by Aare Verlag in 1943.
Edited by Othmar Gurtner, Hodler. Ein zeitgenössisches Dokument / Documents du temps de sa vie brings together photographs of Hodler and his life from 1912–1918, including striking images of the artist at work and in his garden.
The volume contains 45 pages of German and French text and 40 photogravure plates, making it both an early Hodler publication and an especially interesting photographic document of the artist.
This is the standard first edition, complete with its original cloth binding and original photographic dust jacket.
Details
* Artist: Ferdinand Hodler
* Editor: Othmar Gurtner
* Title: Hodler. Ein zeitgenössisches Dokument / Documents du temps de sa vie
* Publisher: Aare Verlag, Bern
* Year: 1943
* Edition: First Edition
* Language: German / French
* Format: Hardcover
* Pages: 45
* Illustrations: 40 photogravure plates
* Original dust jacket: Yes
* Dimensions: approximately 12.5 × 9.25 in
Condition
Good vintage condition.
The book itself is well preserved for its age. The original dust jacket is present but has tears and age-related wear, particularly along the edges. Please see photos for the exact condition.
A beautiful historical document of Ferdinand Hodler, especially appealing to collectors of Swiss art, early 20th-century painting, vintage photography, and beautifully produced European art books.
