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Lithograph, on BFK wove paper. Signed in pencil ‘Alberto Giacometti’ (lower right) and numbered ( lower left) – Sheet 65,5 x 50,6 cm – image 53 x 34 cm. Realised in 1963, from the edition of 75 copies, printed by Les Presses de Maeght Editeur, Paris and published by Maeght Editeur, Paris in 1964. Literature: E.W. Kornfeld, Alberto Giacometti, Catalogue raisonné des estampes, Volume II, Paris / Berne, 2016, p.662 et 663, n°401 C. ( an épreuve is ilustrated) — Alberto Giacometti’s “Autoportrait,” created between 1963 and 1964, is a limited edition lithograph with dimensions of 65.4 x 50.5 cm. In this artwork, Giacometti turns his introspective gaze upon himself, capturing his own likeness with his signature elongated and contemplative style. The lithograph medium allows for a detailed rendering of the self-portrait, emphasizing Giacometti’s characteristic approach to form and expression. Through this work, Giacometti not only explores his own identity but also provides viewers with an intimate glimpse into his artistic perspective and creative process
