La suspension, 1963

Lithograph. EA besides an edition of 75 - Signed in pencil lower right: Alberto Giacometti. Image 52.4 x 29.2 cm on wove paper by BFK Rives (with the watermark) 65.3 x 50 cm. Published and printed by Maeght Éditeur, Paris. - Catalogue raisonné: - Kornfeld, no. 393 C. - Lust, no. 359. // La suspension by Alberto Giacometti, created in 1963, is a limited edition lithograph that elegantly explores themes of balance and weightlessness. Measuring 63.5 x 50 cm, the artwork showcases Giacometti's distinctively minimal and gestural linework, capturing an intricate form suspended mid-air. The delicate strokes and sparse lines give the impression of a chandelier-like object, suspended delicately yet evocatively against an open space. This composition emphasizes fragility and tension, highlighting Giacometti’s ability to communicate complex concepts with simplicity. Through La suspension, the artist invites viewers to ponder themes of equilibrium and impermanence, resonating with his broader existential and introspective themes.