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Balthus

Balthus, a Polish-French artist, was a notable figure in 20th-century art, renowned for his unique approach to painting. Born Balthasar Klossowski de Rola in Paris in 1908, he delved into traditional European painting genres, such as landscapes, still lifes, subject paintings, and portraits. Despite the prevailing avant-garde trends, Balthus's work stood out for its introspective and often controversial portrayal of adolescent girls.

His art, marked by a dreamlike quality and a departure from modernist styles, drew the attention of prominent literary and artistic figures, including André Breton and Pablo Picasso. Balthus's early years were shaped by significant influences, including the poet Rilke, who supported his first publication at the age of 13. Throughout his career, Balthus maintained a distance from the conventional art scene, focusing on a deeply personal and evocative style that continues to captivate art collectors and experts.

Noteworthy works by Balthus reside in esteemed museums and galleries, reflecting his lasting impact on the art world. His paintings, characterized by a blend of realism and surreal undertones, invite viewers into a world of nuanced expression and complex emotion.

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Date and place of birt:29 february 1908, Paris, France
Date and place of death:18 february 2001, Rossinière, Switzerland
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art style:Expressionism, Surrealism, Metaphysical painting

Creators France

Elie Grekoff (1914 - 1985)
Elie Grekoff
1914 - 1985
Gaston Chaissac (1910 - 1964)
Gaston Chaissac
1910 - 1964
Jean-Baptiste Charpentier I (1728 - 1806)
Jean-Baptiste Charpentier I
1728 - 1806
Maurice Chabas (1862 - 1947)
Maurice Chabas
1862 - 1947
Aubrey Beardsley (1872 - 1898)
Aubrey Beardsley
1872 - 1898
Jean Restout (1692 - 1768)
Jean Restout
1692 - 1768
Horace Vernet (1789 - 1863)
Horace Vernet
1789 - 1863
Roger Tallon (1929 - 2011)
Roger Tallon
1929 - 2011
Marie-Guillaume Charles Le Roux (1814 - 1895)
Marie-Guillaume Charles Le Roux
1814 - 1895
Francis Gruber (1912 - 1948)
Francis Gruber
1912 - 1948
Charles Angrand (1854 - 1926)
Charles Angrand
1854 - 1926
Pierre-Etienne Monnot (1657 - 1733)
Pierre-Etienne Monnot
1657 - 1733
 Invader (1969)
Invader
1969
Pierre Bernard (1704 - 1777)
Pierre Bernard
1704 - 1777
Pierre Chareau (1883 - 1950)
Pierre Chareau
1883 - 1950
Alfred Émilien Nieuwerkerke (1811 - 1892)
Alfred Émilien Nieuwerkerke
1811 - 1892

Creators Expressionism

Anders Osterlind (1887 - 1960)
Anders Osterlind
1887 - 1960
Frank Horvat (1928 - 2020)
Frank Horvat
1928 - 2020
Tommi Anton Parzinger (1903 - 1981)
Tommi Anton Parzinger
1903 - 1981
Carl Christian Krayl (1890 - 1947)
Carl Christian Krayl
1890 - 1947
Gerhard Fietz (1910 - 1997)
Gerhard Fietz
1910 - 1997
Irma Weiland (1908 - 2003)
Irma Weiland
1908 - 2003
Anna Ghadaban (1944)
Anna Ghadaban
1944
Paula Wimmer (1876 - 1971)
Paula Wimmer
1876 - 1971
Katharina Duwe (1952)
Katharina Duwe
1952
Minas Karapetovich Avetisyan (1928 - 1975)
Minas Karapetovich Avetisyan
1928 - 1975
Albrecht Demitz (1947)
Albrecht Demitz
1947
Barry Reigate (1971)
Barry Reigate
1971
Hermann Huber (1888 - 1967)
Hermann Huber
1888 - 1967
Édouard Goerg (1893 - 1969)
Édouard Goerg
1893 - 1969
Carlo Guarienti (1923 - 2023)
Carlo Guarienti
1923 - 2023
Max Burchartz (1887 - 1961)
Max Burchartz
1887 - 1961
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