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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

Theodore Robinson (1852 - 1896)
Theodore Robinson
1852 - 1896
Elsa Hildegard von Freytag-Loringhoven (Plötz) (1874 - 1927)
Elsa Hildegard von Freytag-Loringhoven (Plötz)
1874 - 1927
Mathieu Matégot (1910 - 2001)
Mathieu Matégot
1910 - 2001
Albert André (1869 - 1954)
Albert André
1869 - 1954
Eduard Leonidovich Zelenin (1938 - 2002)
Eduard Leonidovich Zelenin
1938 - 2002
Hippolyte Camille Delpy (1842 - 1910)
Hippolyte Camille Delpy
1842 - 1910
Antonio Asis (1932 - 2019)
Antonio Asis
1932 - 2019
Raymond Mason (1922 - 2010)
Raymond Mason
1922 - 2010
Bettina Rheims (1952)
Bettina Rheims
1952
Jules Adolphe Breton (1827 - 1906)
Jules Adolphe Breton
1827 - 1906
Eugène Flandin (1809 - 1889)
Eugène Flandin
1809 - 1889
Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin (1809 - 1864)
Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin
1809 - 1864
Catherine (Ekaterina Borisovna) Serebriakoff (1913 - 2014)
Catherine (Ekaterina Borisovna) Serebriakoff
1913 - 2014
Michel Delacroix (1933)
Michel Delacroix
1933
Thierry Noir (1958)
Thierry Noir
1958
Vittorio Matteo Corcos (1859 - 1933)
Vittorio Matteo Corcos
1859 - 1933

Creators Expressionism

Anton Feistauer (1887 - 1930)
Anton Feistauer
1887 - 1930
Paolo Salvati (1939 - 2014)
Paolo Salvati
1939 - 2014
René Beeh (1886 - 1922)
René Beeh
1886 - 1922
Carlos García Muela (1936 - 2013)
Carlos García Muela
1936 - 2013
Alan Davie (1920 - 2014)
Alan Davie
1920 - 2014
Asger Jorn (1914 - 1973)
Asger Jorn
1914 - 1973
Rudolph Moller (1881 - 1967)
Rudolph Moller
1881 - 1967
Arie Smit (1916 - 2016)
Arie Smit
1916 - 2016
 Ching-Jang Yao (1941 - 2000)
Ching-Jang Yao
1941 - 2000
Julio González (1876 - 1942)
Julio González
1876 - 1942
Anna Genger (1978)
Anna Genger
1978
Peter Hirsch (1889 - 1978)
Peter Hirsch
1889 - 1978
Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen (1886 - 1930)
Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen
1886 - 1930
Fred A. Th. Winter (1906 - 1974)
Fred A. Th. Winter
1906 - 1974
Vasily Nikolaevich Chekrygin (1897 - 1922)
Vasily Nikolaevich Chekrygin
1897 - 1922
Paul Kother (1878 - 1963)
Paul Kother
1878 - 1963
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