Alberto Giacometti

Alberto Giacometti was a Swiss sculptor, painter, and draftsman known for his Surrealist and Expressionist works. Born in Borgonovo, Switzerland in 1901, Giacometti was the son of a well-known post-Impressionist painter. He studied art in Paris and was heavily influenced by the work of Pablo Picasso and Constantin Brâncuși. Giacometti's sculptures are characterized by their thin, elongated forms and sense of isolation. Some of his most famous works include "Walking Man I" (1960) and "Pointing Man" (1947). He also created a number of paintings and drawings, including the series "Portrait of Jean-Paul Sartre" (1964). Giacometti was a member of the Surrealist movement and was closely associated with artists such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Jean Cocteau. He was also a friend and collaborator of fellow sculptor Henry Moore. Giacometti died in 1966 in Coire, Switzerland.

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