Cathy by Balthus (1935) – Artwork Facts

Cathy: the essentials

Title: Cathy
Artist: Balthus (1908–2001)
Artist born in: Paris, France
Date: 1935
Movement: Expressionism

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Balthus, Cathy (1935).

Questions about Cathy

In which year and which movement was "Cathy" made?

"Cathy" was created in 1935 as a work of the Expressionism movement. Date and movement anchor the artwork in art history.

How is the color composition of "Cathy" by Balthus built?

In "Cathy", a bold contrast is paired with a strong color unity harmony.

Can I watch "Cathy" as a full-screen slideshow?

"Cathy" by Balthus can be viewed as a slideshow on the artwork's Diaporama page.

How old was Balthus when creating "Cathy" in 1935?

Balthus was 27 years old when creating "Cathy" in 1935. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1908.

What art movement does "Cathy" by Balthus belong to?

The movement associated with "Cathy" by Balthus is Expressionism. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

What orientation does "Cathy" by Balthus have?

"Cathy" by Balthus is a portrait composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.

What national origin stands behind the Expressionism of "Cathy"?

"Cathy" connects the Expressionism movement with France through its creator's birthplace.

How harmonious are the colors of "Cathy" by Balthus?

The color harmony of "Cathy" is recorded as strong color unity.

Is there a guide for "Cathy" by Balthus?

The guide to "Cathy" is the artwork's Guide page - a printable factsheet showing the artwork with its caption, credit line and identity table (artist, dates, medium, original size, collection).

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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