Augusto’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Wolfsberg Art Salon Zurich Augusto Giacometti exhibition from February to March 1921
Augusto Giacometti (Swiss, 1877-1947) Printed by Graph Anstalt J.E. Wolfensberger, Zürich

Walking Man II
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901–1966

Spoon Woman
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901–1966

Isaku Yanaihara
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901–1966

Tall Figure
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901–1966

Three Men Walking II
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901–1966

Diego Seated in the Studio
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901–1966

The Studio
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901-1966

Couple
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901–1966

Annette Giacometti, the Artist's Wife
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901-1966

Head
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901–1966

Standing Woman
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901–1966

Annette in the Studio
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901-1966

Annette Facing Front
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901-1966

Standing Nude I
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901-1966

Copies of Heads of Chardin, Madame Chardin and Jacques-Louis David
Alberto Giacometti (Swiss, 1901-1966) after Maurice-Quentin de La Tour (French, 1704-1788)

Giacometti's House in Maloja
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901-1966

Alberto Giacometti, Paris
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Leaning Woman, from Pomme Endormie
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901-1966

Nude in Profile
Alberto Giacometti Swiss, 1901-1966