
Ferdinand HodlerSuisse, 1853–1918Peut-on la contempler ?
Saint-Pétersbourg, Russie
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1908
Banknotes for the Swiss National Bank
In 1908 the Swiss National Bank commissioned two designs for new banknotes from Hodler. Instead of portraits of famous men he chose a woodcutter (for the 50-franc note) and a reaper (for the 100-franc note); the designs were controversial, but both appeared in the 1911 Series Two.
1908
Meets Valentine Godé-Darel
In 1908 Hodler met Valentine Godé-Darel, who became his mistress, although he continued to live with his second wife.
1908–1918
Post: chairperson