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Explore the captivating world of Balthus (Balthasar Klossowski), renowned for his dreamlike compositions & psychologically charged portraits. Discover his unique classical style and controversial legacy at WikiOO.

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Title: The moth
Artist: Balthus
Year: 1959
Copyright status: Under copyright
Corpus context: classical composition , old master techniques
Keywords: nude figure art , symbolic artwork , dreamlike painting
Topics: nude figure , dim lighting , muted palette

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Balthus (1908 – 2001)

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