1917
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Dominant colour
Kranker Knabe im Bett is a 1917 oil by Giovanni Giacometti, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting shows a young boy sitting in front of a curtain. He has short dark hair and is wearing a white shirt. The boy is looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The background of the painting is a light-colored curtain with vertical folds. The overall mood of the painting is calm and serene. The artist has used soft brushstrokes and muted colors to create a sense of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore his other works at the Kunsthaus Zürich.
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.
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