Diego Giacometti’s sketchbook, which was probably used for an extended period, served as a sample collection of his design objects. He experiments with numerous variants of structures that may have been used primarily for chandeliers but could also be used to design tables and consoles.

Quite unlike his brother Alberto, Diego systematically fills page after page with elements that become increasingly intricate. Comparisons with the furniture produced will enable a more precise identification of the content.

Material

70 sheet; pen in ink: 1–4r, 5r–15; ballpoint: 4v, 5r, 11, 14v, 19v–31; charcoal: 16v, 17v–19r; pencil: 17r; empty from fol. 32

Dimensions

33 x 26.8 cm

Creditline

Kunsthaus Zürich, Alberto Giacometti-Stiftung, Donated by Bruno and Odette Giacometti, 2000

Object number

GS 238

Signature

not inscribed

Further information

70 sheets

Provenance