Alberto Giacometti - Painting and Mark Making

Alberto Giacometti was a scupltor and painter who worked with thick oils and ink to create texture and depth in his work.  He is famous for his loose but considered mark making.



Courtesy of Globe Tripper

Portrait De Jean Ganet, 1955
courtesy of Claude Vallette



Miseria e splendore della carne
Courtesy of Il Fatto Quotidiano

Annette, 1950. Oil on canvas (1901-1966) MOMA. William Paley Collection. de Young Museum
Courtesy of Rocor

Caroline, 1961, Alberto Giacometti
Courtesy of Bob

Caroline, 1961, Alberto Giacometti. by pirano

Courtesy of Jasmined

 You can see Giacommetti working on the early stages of one of his paintings in this video:

Here are some images of his sketchbooks: