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Grande figure
Grande figure
Grande figure
Photo: Prallan Allsten/Moderna Museet

Grande figure

Artist (Schweiz, 1901 - 1966)
Alternate Title
  • Stor figur
  • Tall Figure
Date1949
MediumBronze
DimensionsYttermått: 165,5 × 17,2 × 34,5 cm
ClassificationSculptures
Credit LinePurchase 1967 (The Museum of Our Wishes)
Countries
On view
Stockholm
Object NumberNMSK 1960
About the artworkGrande Figure is a bronze sculpture that resembles a three-dimensional drawing. Its shadow becomes an integral part of the work. Throughout his life, Alberto Giacometti wrestled with a persistent sense of failure. Whether sculpting, drawing, or painting, he always strove to depict reality as it actually appears to the eye – yet he was never truly satisfied. After the Second World War, his sculptures grew larger in scale, characterised by their slender forms and large, heavy feet. The war and the horrors of concentration camps lent his work a chilling relevance. Despite their weathered and worn appearance, the figures exude poise and dignity.
Signatures, inscriptions and marks Signerad på bottenplattans vänstra sida: "A. Giacometti", På bottenplattans vänstra sida: "A. Giacometti, 4/5". På bottenplattans baksida: copyrighttecken "Susse Fondeur, Paris" Selected exhibition history Ny presentation av samlingen (2000-2002) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Mästerverken åter. Verk av spanska konstnärer ur Samling S. runt den återbördade Picassos Källan. (1995) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Alberto Giacometti (1977) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Alberto Giacometti (den 10 oktober 2020 - den 30 maj 2021) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Moderna Museet c/o Waldemarsudde - Moderna klassiker (2002-2003) Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde, Stockholm Moderna Museets samling i ny presentation (1998-2000) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Samlingsutställning 2004 - 2011 - I vår tid (2004 - 2011) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Jorden - globala förändringar (1994) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Efterkrigstid till 1970-tal Moderna Museet, Stockholm Samlingsutställning 2019-2022 (den 1 februari 2019 - den 27 augusti 2023) Moderna Museet, Stockholm The Moderna Museet exhibition catalogues The Masterpieces are back! : Moderna Museet, Spårvagnshallarna : [May 6th - August 27th 1995]Alberto Giacometti : Face to face : [Moderna Museet 10/10 2020-17/1 2021]Alberto Giacometti : Ansikte mot ansikte : [Moderna Museet 10/10 2020-17/1 2021]Jorden : globala förändringar : Moderna Museet, Spårvagnshallarna : 4/6 - 9/10 1994Mästerverken åter! Moderna Museet, Spårvagnshallarna : [6 maj - 27 augusti 1995]Alberto Giacometti : Moderna Museet, Stockholm : 12 februari - 27 mars 1977Jorden : globala förändringar : Moderna Museet, Spårvagnshallarna, Stockholm : [4 juni - 9 oktober 1994]Moderna klassiker : Moderna Museet c/o Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde : 28/9 2002 - 16/2 2003