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De 25 kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti die onze bezoekers het meest vragen, gerangschikt op populariteit en één voor één gepresenteerd, met de specificaties en de prijs van elke handgeschilderde reproductie.

Editie 2026 · 25 kunstwerken Elk kunstwerk op bestelling geschilderd
Linnen canvas · Certificaat van echtheid · Wereldwijd verzonden Alberto Giacometti · 1901 – 1966

Project for a Passageway (Maquette)

1931 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zürich · origineel 16 x 126 cm

This sculptural masterpiece by Alberto Giacometti embodies existentialism through elongated figures crafted from plaster. Inspired by African rites of passage and architectural environments, it showcases innovative techniques like model sculptures and immersive spaces.

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Disagreeable Object

1931 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zürich

Explore the unsettling abstraction of Giacometti's Disagreeable Object (1931), a minimalist sculpture evoking existential thought; discover this modern masterpiece today.

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Caught Hand

1932 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zürich · origineel 5 x 27 cm

Explore Alberto Giacometti's iconic sculpture 'Caught Hand,' featuring a hauntingly elongated hand with a clock face – a poignant meditation on time and human form, crafted from wood and metal.

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Reclining Woman Who Dreams

1929 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zürich

Discover Alberto Giacometti’s ‘Reclining Woman Who Dreams.’ A haunting sculpture of longing & introspection. Explore this iconic 1929 work – a masterpiece of modern art.

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Point to the Eye

1932 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zürich · origineel 5 x 31 cm

Explore Alberto Giacometti's iconic sculpture 'Point to the Eye,' created in 1932. This minimalist masterpiece embodies existentialism and showcases meticulous craftsmanship, reflecting his father Giovanni’s artistic legacy.

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Flower in Danger

1932 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zürich · origineel 56 x 78 cm

Experience Giacometti's poignant 1932 sculpture, a Surrealist meditation on fragility and existence; discover this masterpiece of form.

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Spoon Woman

1927 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zürich · origineel 144 x 51 cm

Explore Alberto Giacometti's 'Spoon Woman,' a haunting bronze sculpture embodying existential themes and tribal art influences, showcasing enigmatic tension & human form.

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Still Life with an Apple

1937 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · origineel 72 x 75 cm

A hauntingly balanced composition of apples and a wooden table captures the existential essence of Alberto Giacometti's 1937 still life, offering a profound piece for your collection to explore modern mastery.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 8 van 41 kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Dezelfde afmetingen als het origineel$31575 × 72 cm Op maat maken in originele afmetingen

Femme égorgée

1940 · Monnaie de Paris, Parijs

A hauntingly intricate bronze torso by Alberto Giacometti captures the raw essence of 1940s existentialism through its striking form and craftsmanship, inviting you to explore this profound masterpiece for your collection.

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Nose

1964 · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York

Explore Alberto Giacometti’s ‘Nose,’ a minimalist sculpture of dark metal & bone. A stark, evocative piece reflecting isolation & human form – perfect for art collectors.

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Woman with Her Throat Cut

1940 · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York

Explore Alberto Giacometti’s ‘Woman with Her Throat Cut,’ a striking 1940 sculpture embodying existentialism & Surrealist influences. A dark, geometric masterpiece.

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Standing Woman II

Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Standing Woman II by Alberto Giacometti: A haunting bronze sculpture embodying existential themes of loneliness and vulnerability through elongated forms & textured surfaces.

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Quatre femmes sur socle [Four Women on a Base]

1950 · MAM Rio, Rio de Janeiro · origineel 74 x 41 cm

Hauntingly elongated figures by Alberto Giacometti in this 1950 sculpture, Quatre femmes sur socle, capture existential themes with a detailed metal composition – discover and own this iconic piece.

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Portrait of Peter Watson

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 14 van 41 kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Self-Portrait

1921

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 15 van 41 kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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The artist's mother

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 16 van 41 kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Diego

1953

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 17 van 41 kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Studio

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 18 van 41 kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Annette

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 19 van 41 kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Landscape near Stampa Sun

Explore Alberto Giacometti’s ‘Landscape near Stampa Sun,’ a textured, abstracted cityscape in muted browns & grays. Expressive lines & layered paint evoke urban decay & memory.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 20 van 41 kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Diego in a Plaid Shirt

1954

Explore Alberto Giacometti’s ‘Diego in a Plaid Shirt’ – an expressive oil painting of a man rendered in gestural brushwork & intense color. Discover its symbolism and unique style.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 21 van 41 kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Diego

1958

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 22 van 41 kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Nose

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 23 van 41 kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Diego in the Studio

1952 · Israël Museum, Jeruzalem

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 24 van 41 kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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The City Square

1949

Explore Alberto Giacometti’s ‘The City Square,’ a minimalist bronze sculpture evoking loneliness & urban life. Its elongated figures & stark contrast captivate with modern form.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 25 van 41 kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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De kunstenaar

Alberto Giacometti

1901 – 1966

Snelle feiten

Copyright statusUnder copyright
Born1901, Borgonovo, Zwitserland
Corpus themesexistentialism, psychological depth, existential angst, surrealism
Museums on APSSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Detroit Institute of Arts, Israël Museum, Kunsthaus Zürich, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Topics exploredsculpture, existentialism, men, figure, portraits
Died1966
Color intensitymonochroom
Emotional tonereflectief, melancholisch

Biografie

A Life Sculpted by Existential Echoes

Alberto Giacometti, a name synonymous with the hauntingly elongated figures that define much of 20th-century sculpture, was born in 1901 amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Borgonovo, Switzerland. This alpine setting, nestled near the Italian border, instilled within him an early appreciation for form and space – qualities that would profoundly shape his artistic vision. He wasn’t simply entering a world of art; he was *born* into it. His father, Giovanni Giacometti, was a respected Post-Impressionist painter, and this familial immersion provided both encouragement and a foundation upon which young Alberto could build. The echoes of the Reformation resonated within his lineage too, as his family descended from Protestant refugees who had sought sanctuary from persecution, perhaps contributing to a lifelong exploration of isolation and the human condition. His brothers, Diego – himself a sculptor – and Bruno, an architect, further cemented art’s central role in their lives, creating a dynamic creative atmosphere that fostered experimentation and mutual influence.

From Cubism to the Void: A Shifting Artistic Landscape

Giacometti's formal artistic journey began at the Geneva School of Fine Arts, but it was his move to Paris in 1922 that truly ignited his creative fire. He entered the studio of Antoine Bourdelle, a former associate of Rodin, absorbing classical techniques while simultaneously being swept up by the avant-garde currents swirling through the city. The early years were marked by an exploration of Cubism, dismantling and reassembling forms in a manner reflective of the era’s intellectual ferment. However, Giacometti wasn't content to merely mimic; he sought his own voice, moving towards a more personal style that focused intently on the human figure. This period saw him gravitating toward Surrealism, creating works imbued with dreamlike imagery and psychological depth, associating with luminaries like Miró, Ernst, and Picasso. Yet, even within this movement, Giacometti felt constrained. He ultimately rejected its purely subconscious approach, yearning for a more rigorous analysis of figurative composition – a desire to understand the essence of being through form. The late 1930s witnessed a dramatic shift in scale; he began producing incredibly small sculptures, often no larger than seven centimeters tall. These diminutive figures weren’t simply miniature representations but rather expressions of distance, both physical and emotional, reflecting a sense of detachment and loss that permeated his worldview.

The Post-War Silhouette: Fragility and the Human Condition

The devastation of World War II profoundly impacted Giacometti's work. Taking refuge in Switzerland during the conflict, he continued to sculpt, but it was after the war that he achieved his most iconic style – the tall, attenuated figures for which he is celebrated today. These weren’t portraits in the traditional sense; they were distillations of human presence, stripped down to their essential forms. Rough surfaces and elongated limbs conveyed a profound sense of fragility and isolation, mirroring the existential anxieties of the post-war era. They seem perpetually on the verge of dissolving into nothingness, embodying the precariousness of existence. These sculptures weren’t merely *of* people; they were explorations of what it meant to *be* human in a world grappling with trauma and uncertainty. The space surrounding these figures is as crucial as the forms themselves – an imaginary yet tangible realm that speaks to our own sense of alienation and longing. Simultaneously, Giacometti's painting gained prominence, mirroring the themes of isolation and attenuation found in his sculptures through almost monochromatic depictions of the human form.

Influences and Artistic Evolution

Giacometti’s formative years were shaped by a deep engagement with Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, notably Rembrandt van Rijn and Auguste Renoir, whose mastery of light and emotion served as an early inspiration. Bourdelle's guidance instilled in him a disciplined approach to sculpture, emphasizing anatomical accuracy alongside expressive gesture. The Surrealists—particularly Miró and Ernst—challenged Giacometti’s intellectual framework, prompting him to reconsider the role of subconsciousness in artistic creation. He actively sought connections with fellow artists like Picasso and Calder, fostering dialogue and debate about artistic ideals. His stylistic trajectory moved from Cubism's fragmentation to Surrealism's dreamlike distortions before settling into his distinctive elongated figures—a deliberate rejection of representational conventions that prioritized psychological depth over visual realism.

Major Achievements and Recognition

Giacometti’s sculptural output spanned decades, producing masterpieces such as *The City Square*, *Reclining Woman Who Dreams*, and *Standing Figure*. His monumental sculptures for the Chase Manhattan Bank Building in New York—a project he ultimately abandoned due to dissatisfaction with its environment—remain a testament to his uncompromising artistic vision. He received the Grand Prize for Sculpture at the Venice Biennale in 1962, cementing his reputation as one of the foremost sculptors of his time and securing his place within the canon of modern art. His legacy continues to inspire artists worldwide, demonstrating the enduring power of art to grapple with fundamental questions about human existence and perception.

Vraag en antwoord

Waar en wanneer is Alberto Giacometti geboren?

Alberto Giacometti werd geboren in Borgonovo in 1901.

Welke stemmingen drukken de kunstwerken van Alberto Giacometti uit?

Op de Sfeercollectie van Alberto Giacometti zijn de kunstwerken van de kunstenaar gerangschikt op stemming.

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Door de redactie van WahooArt.com Bijgewerkt op 2 september 2026

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