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In what way was Giacometti a Surrealist?
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Giacometti was a Surrealist in the sense that, during the early 1930s, his work reflected his psychological state. Art historians refer to this period in the Italian sculptor's career as his Surrealist period. Some works made during this time include Suspended Ball, The Palace at 4 a.m., Woman With Her Throat Cut and L'Objet Invisible. Find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
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"The Studio with Bottles" original lithograph
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Lust 100. Printed in 1957 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 98) and published in Paris by Maeght. Sheet size: 15 x ...
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1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Seated Figure Study, Expressionist Lithograph by Alberto Giacometti
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alberto Giacometti, Swiss (1901 - 1966) - Seated Figure Study Derriere Le Miroir no. 127, Year: 1961, Medium: Lithograph, Edition: ~2500, Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm), Pub...
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1960s Expressionist Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"L'Arbre" original lithograph
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1952 for the art revue Verve (Volume 7, Number 27-28) and published in Paris by Teriade. Size: 13 7/8 x 10 3/8 inches (352 x 263 mm). There is...
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1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Lampadaire Modèle "Figure"
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in PARIS, FR
• Created in the mid-1930s, the Figure floor lamp reflects Alberto Giacometti’s early exploration of the relationship between sculpture and functio...
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1930s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lampadaire Etoile
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in PARIS, FR
• Designed by Alberto Giacometti in the mid-1930s, during his early work in decorative arts and interior design
• The Lampadaire Étoile was design...
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1930s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
original lithograph
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Executed for Derriere le Miroir (No. 148) in 1964, and published in Paris by Maeght. This lithograph was published on the occasion of the inauguration of...
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1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
