Chronology

March 14, 1853  Ferdinand Hodler is born in Berne

1871 Goes to Geneva study at the 3ò4cole des Beaux-Art. Works under Barthélémy Menn

1875 Makes a trip to Basel

1878 Travelles to Madrid and studies the works of the Great Masters in the Museo del Prado

May 19, 1918 Dies in Geneva