Artwork
Ottilia
Ottilia is an oil painting by Giovanni Giacometti. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Ottilia is a 1918 oil painting by Swiss artist Giovanni Giacometti, father of Alberto, Diego, and Bruno Giacometti.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene woman with closed eyes, surrounded by lush foliage, conveying a sense of calmness. Her simple attire and gentle facial features are set against a vibrant, textured background.
Technique & Style
Giovanni Giacometti's brushwork varies between soft, gentle strokes for the subject's face and more expressive, textured strokes for the surrounding foliage, creating a contrast between serenity and vitality.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Kunsthaus Zürich, a significant art museum in Switzerland.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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