This is a decorative design, possibly for a carpet, that bears the influence of Joan Miró. Jean-Michel Frank was a much sought-after interior designer whom Giacometti and his brother Diego worked for from 1930 onwards.

Material

Oil colour and pencil on paper

Dimensions

32.0 x 25.2 cm

Creditline

Kunsthaus Zürich, Alberto Giacometti-Stiftung, 1991

Object number

GS 178

Signature

inscribed bottom left: Giacometti

Provenance