Annetta was painted by Giovanni Giacometti in 1900.

Where can I see Annetta?

Annetta is held by Kunsthaus Zürich.

What movement is Annetta?

Annetta is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Annetta

Giovanni Giacometti , 1900

Annetta is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Giovanni Giacometti. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1900, Annetta is an oil painting by Swiss artist Giovanni Giacometci. Executed in a post‑impressionist idiom, the work portrays a solitary woman set against a muted green backdrop. The composition is held by the Kunsthaus Zürich, where it forms part of the museum’s early‑20th‑century holdings.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas presents a dark‑haired woman whose hair is gathered behind her head. She wears a high‑collared black turtleneck and a gold necklace with a pendant, lending a subtle note of refinement. Her gaze meets the viewer directly, emphasizing the psychological presence of the sitter and inviting contemplation of identity and poise.

Technique & Style

Giacometci employs a pronounced chiaroscuro, using contrasts of light and shadow to model the facial features and give the figure a three‑dimensional quality. The palette is restrained, with the green background receding behind the illuminated face, while the gold of the necklace catches highlights that punctuate the overall tonal harmony.

History & Provenance

Born in 1868, Giovanni Giacometci was an influential figure in Swiss modernism and the patriarch of a family of notable creators, including his sons Alberto and Diego, and architect Bruno. Annetta entered the Kunsthaus Zürich collection through acquisition in the mid‑20th century, where it remains on display as part of the institution’s representation of Swiss post‑impressionism.

Felicia Kirchdorffer, die Nichte des Künstlers, Wilhelm Leibl

Artist & collection

Artist

Giovanni Giacometti

Giovanni Ulrico Giacometti (7 March 1868 – 25 June 1933) was a Swiss painter. He was the father of artists Alberto and Diego Giacometti and architect Bruno Giacometti.