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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

Vladimir Veličković (1935 - 2019)
Vladimir Veličković
1935 - 2019
David de Noter (1818 - 1892)
David de Noter
1818 - 1892
Jean-Joseph Patu de Rosemont (1767 - 1818)
Jean-Joseph Patu de Rosemont
1767 - 1818
Juan Garcia Ripolles (1932)
Juan Garcia Ripolles
1932
Henri Ding (1844 - 1898)
Henri Ding
1844 - 1898
Amedeo Modigliani (1884 - 1920)
Amedeo Modigliani
1884 - 1920
Louis Caravaque (1684 - 1754)
Louis Caravaque
1684 - 1754
Ford Madox Brown (1821 - 1893)
Ford Madox Brown
1821 - 1893
Jean Miotte (1926 - 2016)
Jean Miotte
1926 - 2016
Sacha Sosno (1937 - 2013)
Sacha Sosno
1937 - 2013
Antoine-Jacques-Jean-Dominique (Yakov Ivanovich) Rachette (1744 - 1809)
Antoine-Jacques-Jean-Dominique (Yakov Ivanovich) Rachette
1744 - 1809
Louis Boulanger (1806 - 1867)
Louis Boulanger
1806 - 1867
Pierre-César Honoré Pons (1773 - 1851)
Pierre-César Honoré Pons
1773 - 1851
Polydore de Bec (1799 - 1874)
Polydore de Bec
1799 - 1874
Antoine Chazal (1793 - 1854)
Antoine Chazal
1793 - 1854
Gustave Caillebotte (1848 - 1894)
Gustave Caillebotte
1848 - 1894

Creators Expressionism

 Oh De Laval (1990)
Oh De Laval
1990
Angelo Accardi (1964)
Angelo Accardi
1964
Rafa Macarron (1981)
Rafa Macarron
1981
Zhang Yingnan (1981)
Zhang Yingnan
1981
Barthel Gilles (1891 - 1977)
Barthel Gilles
1891 - 1977
Hans Bellmer (1902 - 1975)
Hans Bellmer
1902 - 1975
Hiro (Yasuhiro) Wakabayashi (1930 - 2021)
Hiro (Yasuhiro) Wakabayashi
1930 - 2021
Anthony Quinn (1915 - 2001)
Anthony Quinn
1915 - 2001
Abraham Mintchine (1898 - 1931)
Abraham Mintchine
1898 - 1931
Daniil Borisovich Daran (1894 - 1964)
Daniil Borisovich Daran
1894 - 1964
Rolf Kuhrt (1936)
Rolf Kuhrt
1936
Karyn Lyons (1981)
Karyn Lyons
1981
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832 - 1898)
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
1832 - 1898
Francis Joseph Bruguière (1879 - 1945)
Francis Joseph Bruguière
1879 - 1945
Louis René Moilliet (1880 - 1962)
Louis René Moilliet
1880 - 1962
Georges Gimel (1898 - 1962)
Georges Gimel
1898 - 1962
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