Bare rest by Balthus (1977)

Bare rest, in brief

Title: Bare rest
Artist: Balthus (1908–2001)
Artist born in: Paris, France
Date: 1977
Movement: Symbolism
Subject: nudes

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When was "Bare rest" made?

The creation of "Bare rest" by Balthus is dated 1977.

What does "Bare rest" by Balthus depict?

The themes present in "Bare rest" by Balthus include nudes. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.

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Who is the artist behind "Bare rest"?

"Bare rest" is attributed to Balthus.

Which artistic current is "Bare rest" by Balthus part of?

"Bare rest" is a work of Symbolism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

How old was Balthus when creating "Bare rest" in 1977?

Balthus made "Bare rest" at the age of 69. The artist was born in 1908 and the work is dated 1977.

Is "Bare rest" by Balthus in the public domain, and why?

The copyright status of "Bare rest" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 2001.

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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