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Alberto Giacometti
Swiss sculptor and painter (1901–1966).
The record
Alberto Giacometti was a Swiss sculptor and painter. Born on 10 October 1901 in Borgonovo, Giacometti died on 11 January 1966 in Chur at the age of 64.
Notable works include Grande Femme II, Grande tête mince and L'Homme qui marche I. Giacometti studied at Académie de la Grande Chaumière.
With a Wikipedia article in 61 languages, Alberto Giacometti is No. 11,267 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 10 October 1901, Borgonovo
- Died
- 11 January 1966, Chur (aged 64)
- Country
- Switzerland
- Known as
- Sculptor, painter, writer
- Field
- Art
- Education
- Académie de la Grande Chaumière
- Genres
- Abstract art, figure, animal painting
- Languages
- Italian, German, French
- Wikipedia editions
- 61
Did you know
64
Lived to 64.
10 Oct
Shares a birthday with Giuseppe Verdi and Ivo Andrić.
61
Has a Wikipedia article in 61 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Alberto Giacometti
- FatherGiovanni Giacometti
- MotherAnnetta Giacometti
- SpouseAnnette Giacometti
- SiblingDiego Giacometti
- SiblingBruno Giacometti
- SiblingOttilia Giacometti
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Notable works
Notable works
- Grande Femme II
- Grande tête mince
- L'Homme qui marche I
- The Nose
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