Jan Balet (1913 - 2009)
1913-07-20Bremen, Germany2009-01-31Estavayer-le-Lac, SwitzerlandGermany, Switzerland, USA
Jan Balet
Jan Balet was a German/US-American painter, graphic artist and illustrator. Affected by the style naive art he worked particularly as a graphic artist and as an Illustrator of children's books. Besides this he painted pictures in the style of naive art. Referred to as a "naïve" painter, his works exhibit a dry wit and refreshingly candid, satirical view of life.
Date and place of birt: | 20 july 1913, Bremen, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 31 january 2009, Estavayer-le-Lac, Switzerland |
Nationality: | Germany, Switzerland, USA |
Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter |
Art style: | Primitivism, Naïve art |