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.

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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