Description
Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition
Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base:
Height 14.5" X Width 13"
Marble Dimensions:13" X 4"
Height without base:13.5"
Weight:12 LBS
Inventory:57DS4725475
Giacometti's sculptures exude a sense of ethereal beauty and transcendence. These skeletal figures, devoid of mass and volume, seem weightless and detached from the physical world. With their elongated proportions and oversized feet, they possess an otherworldly quality that captivates the viewer. The artist applies matte shades of gray and beige, often accented with subtle hints of pink or blue, over the rich brown patina of the metal, further enhancing the evocative nature of his work.
In particular, the sculpture "Three Men Walking (II)" showcases Giacometti's distinct technique and vision. The heavily worked surfaces, eroded and rough, reveal the artist's meticulous attention to detail. These reduced figures, stripped down to their essence, evoke the image of bare trees in winter, standing solitary without foliage. Giacometti's focus on the walking man, standing nude woman, and the bust demonstrates his unwavering commitment to these enduring themes, often combined in various groupings to explore their profound and enigmatic meanings.