Andre Derain by Balthus (1936)

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Title: Andre Derain
Artist: Balthus (1908–2001)
Artist born in: Paris, France
Date: 1936
Subject: buildings, men, famous people

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Balthus, Andre Derain (1936).

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What subjects appear in "Andre Derain" by Balthus?

"Andre Derain" by Balthus depicts: buildings, men, famous people.

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"Andre Derain" by Balthus is recorded as bright, with a gentle luminance luminance.

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"Andre Derain" was created by Balthus. The information on this page describes Balthus's original work.

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About the artist, Balthus

1908–2001, France

Balthus

A World Apart: The Enigmatic Vision of Balthus Balthasar Klossowski de Rola, known to the world as Balthus, remains one of the most compelling and controversial figures in 20th-century art. Born in Paris on February 29, 1908, into a family steeped in intellectual and artistic circles, his life was marked by an early immersion in culture and a deliberate rejection of prevailing artistic trends. His father, Erich Klossowski, was a respected art historian, while his mother, Baladine Klossowska, was a painter herself, fostering an environment where aesthetic contemplation was not merely encouraged but lived. This upbringing instilled in the young Balthus a deep reverence for the Old Masters and a skepticism towards the burgeoning avant-garde movements that dominated the Parisian scene.

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