Who painted Selbstbildnis?

Selbstbildnis was painted by Giovanni Giacometti in 1913.

Where can I see Selbstbildnis?

Selbstbildnis is held by Kunsthaus Zürich.

Artwork

Selbstbildnis

Giovanni Giacometti , 1913

Selbstbildnis is an oil painting by Giovanni Giacometti. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Giovanni Giacometti's Selbstbildnis (1913) is an oil painting housed in the Kunsthaus Zürich collection, created by the Swiss artist and patriarch of the Giacometti family of artists.

Subject & Meaning

The painting is a self-portrait depicting the artist with a beard, mustache, and close-cut dark hair, dressed in a dark jacket against a warm, golden background with subtle pink and green undertones. The subject's downward gaze and slightly averted face convey a somber, introspective mood.

Technique & Style

Visible brushstrokes impart a textured quality to the work, characteristic of Giacometti's approach. The overall style aligns with his known emphasis on portraiture, though the somber tone distinguishes it from more typical representations.

History & Provenance

Created in 1913, the painting is part of Giovanni Giacometti's oeuvre and has been part of the Kunsthaus Zürich's collection.

Context

As a work by Giovanni Giacometti, Selbstbildnis reflects the artistic inclinations of its time while also showcasing the family's artistic lineage, which would later include notable figures like Alberto and Diego Giacometti.

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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.

Museum

Kunsthaus Zürich

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