Artwork

Fixsterne

Fixsterne, by Augusto Giacometti, oil, 1908
Fixsterne, by Augusto Giacometti, oil, 1908

Fixsterne is an oil painting by the Art Nouveau artist Augusto Giacometti. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Fixsterne is a 1908 oil painting by Augusto Giacometti, currently held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a group of people in a somber, contemplative atmosphere, their faces obscured from view. The overall mood is subdued, evoking a sense of introspection.

Technique & Style

Giacometti employed a predominantly blue color scheme, utilizing dark blues and grays to create depth and atmosphere. Visible brushstrokes lend the painting a textured quality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Augusto Giacometti

Augusto Giacometti was a Swiss painter from Stampa, Grisons, cousin of Giovanni Giacometti who was the father of Alberto, Diego and Bruno Giacometti.

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