Waiting by Balthus (1995)

Waiting, in brief

Title: Waiting
Artist: Balthus (1908–2001)
Artist born in: Paris, France
Date: 1995
Movement: Symbolism

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In what year was "Waiting" by Balthus created?

"Waiting" dates from 1995. The date places the work within Balthus's career and its era.

Is "Waiting" free of copyright?

The copyright answer for "Waiting" by Balthus: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who created "Waiting"?

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

Which artistic current is "Waiting" by Balthus part of?

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

How old was Balthus when creating "Waiting" in 1995?

Balthus was 87 years old when creating "Waiting" in 1995. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1908.

Why is the copyright status of "Waiting" what it is?

"Waiting" 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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