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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

Pierre Corneille (1606 - 1684)
Pierre Corneille
1606 - 1684
Jean-Demosthene Dugourc (1749 - 1825)
Jean-Demosthene Dugourc
1749 - 1825
Joan Mitchell (1926 - 1992)
Joan Mitchell
1926 - 1992
Giovanni Francesco Rustici (1474 - 1554)
Giovanni Francesco Rustici
1474 - 1554
Jeanne-Philiberte Ledoux (1767 - 1840)
Jeanne-Philiberte Ledoux
1767 - 1840
Arthur-Luis Piza (1928 - 2017)
Arthur-Luis Piza
1928 - 2017
Lado Gudiashvili (1896 - 1980)
Lado Gudiashvili
1896 - 1980
Chris von Wangenheim (1942 - 1981)
Chris von Wangenheim
1942 - 1981
Alfred Philippe Roll (1846 - 1919)
Alfred Philippe Roll
1846 - 1919
Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé (1733 - 1783)
Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé
1733 - 1783
Bruno Catalano (1960)
Bruno Catalano
1960
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II (1715 - 1790)
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II
1715 - 1790
Joseph Baumhauer ()
Joseph Baumhauer
Benjamin Péret (1899 - 1959)
Benjamin Péret
1899 - 1959
Eduard Arkadevich Steinberg (1937 - 2012)
Eduard Arkadevich Steinberg
1937 - 2012
Jean Valade (1709 - 1787)
Jean Valade
1709 - 1787

Creators Expressionism

Maria Alexandrovna Lagorio (1893 - 1979)
Maria Alexandrovna Lagorio
1893 - 1979
Gérard Ernest Schneider (1896 - 1986)
Gérard Ernest Schneider
1896 - 1986
Maruja Mallo (1902 - 1995)
Maruja Mallo
1902 - 1995
Felipe Orlando (1911 - 2001)
Felipe Orlando
1911 - 2001
Pavel Tchelitchew (1898 - 1957)
Pavel Tchelitchew
1898 - 1957
Mark Gertler (1891 - 1939)
Mark Gertler
1891 - 1939
Alec DeMarco (1989)
Alec DeMarco
1989
Jindrich Stirsky (1899 - 1942)
Jindrich Stirsky
1899 - 1942
Amedeo Modigliani (1884 - 1920)
Amedeo Modigliani
1884 - 1920
Douglas Gorsline (1913 - 1985)
Douglas Gorsline
1913 - 1985
Emily Mae Smith (1979)
Emily Mae Smith
1979
Zenon Wieckowski (1905 - 1985)
Zenon Wieckowski
1905 - 1985
Karoline Wittmann (1913 - 1978)
Karoline Wittmann
1913 - 1978
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff (1889 - 1967)
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff
1889 - 1967
Pedro Friedeberg (1936)
Pedro Friedeberg
1936
Heinrich Ehmsen (1886 - 1964)
Heinrich Ehmsen
1886 - 1964