Artwork
Herbstsonne. (Annetta mit Bruno, Ottilia und Kindern. Studie)
Herbstsonne. (Annetta mit Bruno, Ottilia und Kindern. Studie) is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Giovanni Giacometti. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. Created in 1908, *Herbstsonne.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1908, *Herbstsonne. (Annetna mit Bruno, Ottilia und Kindern. Studie)* is an oil painting by Swiss artist Giovanni Giacometti. The work is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich’s collection and exemplifies the post‑impressionist tendency toward expressive color and loose brushwork.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas presents a small family group—Annetta, Bruno, Ottilia and their children—bathed in the warm glow of an autumn sun. The figures, rendered in soft blues and pinks, are set against a gently rolling landscape, suggesting a quiet domestic moment illuminated by seasonal light.
Technique & Style
Giacometti employs a vigorous, gestural application of paint, allowing colors to blend and edges to dissolve. Dominant hues of yellow, orange and blue convey the atmospheric quality of the setting, while the visible brushstrokes emphasize the fleeting effect of sunlight on both figures and terrain.
History & Provenance
The painting entered the holdings of the Kunsthaus Zürich, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s commitment to documenting early twentieth‑century Swiss art and the development of Giacometti’s career before his later fame as the father of sculptors Alberto and Diego.
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.
