The bust was created by casting the initial clay model using a two-part negative plaster mould (lost mould). It was subsequently reworked by adding and removing plaster and a few strokes of red and black paint were applied to the face.

From 1955 the plaster served as a template for bronze casts made using the sand-casting method. In the foundry, a reddish sealant and talcum as a release agent were applied prior to sand casting.

Material

Plaster, partially painted, coated with sealant

Dimensions

26.5 x 11.7 x 9.1 cm

Creditline

Kunsthaus Zürich, Alberto Giacometti-Stiftung, Donated by Bruno and Odette Giacometti, 2006

Object number

GS 311

Provenance