Alberto Giacometti et l'Égypte antique. Collections – Expositions The Nile Delta is the

The Nile Delta is the product of both a long history

and often the silhouette of the ramparts punctuated by the domes and other bell towers of Langres' monuments

They deal with the genesis of the city and its territory

which alone gives the entire text

as he tells us in his preamble: "having decided to write the text of this book myself

Alberto Giacometti et l'Égypte antique. Collections – Expositions The Nile Delta is theAlberto Giacometti has always been fascinated by the works of ancient Egypt. Whether in his drawings, sculpture, or painting, Egyptian art constitutes both a repertoire of forms and an essential source of inspiration for his practice. From statues of scribes and pharaohs to mummy portraits from the Fayum, Giacometti, a fervent visitor to the Louvre, has cast his eye over all periods of Egyptian antiquity, maintaining a personal dialogue with this