The parallel by Balthus – Artwork Facts

The parallel: the essentials

Title: The parallel
Artist: Balthus (1908–2001)
Artist born in: Paris, France
Movement: Symbolism
Subject: music

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Questions about The parallel

How can I view "The parallel" by Balthus as a slideshow?

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

Can I see an X-ray view of "The parallel" by Balthus?

The X-Ray page of "The parallel" by Balthus is an interactive viewer that lets you slide through eleven optical layers of the artwork's image, including an X-ray style view.

Where can I download "The parallel" by Balthus?

A download is available for "The parallel": the artwork's Download page offers a high-resolution digital image download.

What kind of colors does "The parallel" use?

The colors of "The parallel" form a neutrals palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.

Why is the copyright status of "The parallel" what it is?

"The parallel" by Balthus is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 2001.

What colors dominate "The parallel" by Balthus?

The color identity of "The parallel" by Balthus: a neutrals palette, dominated by putty (#f1dfc0).

Is "The parallel" by Balthus in the public domain?

"The parallel" by Balthus is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Are there works similar to "The parallel"?

Works similar to "The parallel" are listed on the artwork's Similars page.

What orientation does "The parallel" by Balthus have?

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

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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