The test time by Balthus – Artwork Facts

The test time, in brief

Title: The test time
Artist: Balthus (1908–2001)
Artist born in: Paris, France
Movement: Symbolism
Subject: nudes

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What is "The test time" about?

The subjects of "The test time" are nudes.

Can the image of "The test time" by Balthus be freely reproduced?

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Who is the artist behind "The test time"?

The artist behind "The test time" is Balthus. The work is catalogued under Balthus's name.

What art movement does "The test time" by Balthus belong to?

"The test time" is a work of Symbolism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

Is "The test time" by Balthus in the public domain, and why?

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