Alberto Giacometti 1961
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1961 (made)
1961 (made)
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Black and white photograph depicting Giacometti installing his work at the Maeght gallery in Paris. There are two of his larger sculptures in the frame, as well as two white head and shoulder works on the floor in the corner. The artist is depicted in motion, carrying a sculpture, and smoking a cigarette held between his lips.
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Materials and techniques | Black and white photograph |
Brief description | Black and white photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson depicting the artist Alberto Giacometti installing his work at the Maeght gallery in Paris. France, 1961. |
Physical description | Black and white photograph depicting Giacometti installing his work at the Maeght gallery in Paris. There are two of his larger sculptures in the frame, as well as two white head and shoulder works on the floor in the corner. The artist is depicted in motion, carrying a sculpture, and smoking a cigarette held between his lips. |
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Accession number | PH.816-1978 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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