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.

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.