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Balthus

French painter (1908-2001) · France · On the map · Artists · Died at 92

Balthasar Klossowski, also known as Balthus, was a Polish-French modern artist. He is known for his erotically charged images of young girls, and the dreamlike quality of his imagery.

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Praemium Imperiale1991

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Country
France
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 2001 · aged 92

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