Balthus

French painter (1908–2001)
Person human Q325925
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Balthus

Summary

Balthus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on February 29, 1908[3]. He passed away in Rossinière[4]. He died on February 18, 2001[5]. He worked as a painter[6], scenographer[7], draftsperson[8], illustrator[9], and photographer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 34 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Balthus…
  • Balthus died in Rossinière[4].
  • Balthus was born on February 29, 1908[3].
  • Balthus died on February 18, 2001[5].
  • Burial took place at Rossinière[12].
  • Balthus's father was Erich Klossowski[13].
  • Balthus's mother was Baladine Klossowska[14].
  • Balthus was married to Antoinette de Watteville[15].
  • Balthus was married to Setsuko Klossowska de Rola[16].
  • A child of Balthus was Stanislas Klossowski de Rola[17].
  • A child of Balthus was Thadée Klossowski[18].
  • A child of Balthus was Harumi Klossowska de Rola[19].
  • Balthus held citizenship in France[20].
  • Balthus held citizenship in Poland[21].
  • Balthus is identified as part of the French ethnic group[22].
  • Balthus's professions included painter[6].
  • Balthus worked as a scenographer[7].
  • Balthus's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • Balthus's professions included illustrator[9].
  • Balthus worked as a photographer[10].
  • Balthus's field of work was painting[23].
  • Balthus's field of work was erotic art[24].
  • Balthus received the Praemium Imperiale[25].
  • Balthus was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[26].
  • Balthus is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Balthus… he was born on February 29, 1908[3]. His father was Erich Klossowski[13]. His mother was Baladine Klossowska[14]. He is identified as part of the French ethnic group[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], scenographer[7], draftsperson[8], illustrator[9], and photographer[10]. Fields of work include painting[23], a method[28] and erotic art[24], an art genre[29].

Recognition

Balthus received the Praemium Imperiale[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Antoinette de Watteville[15], 1912–1997[30] and Setsuko Klossowska de Rola[16], a painter[31], b. 1943[32], of Japan[33]. Children include Stanislas Klossowski de Rola[17], an author[34], b. 1942[35]; Thadée Klossowski[18], a writer[36], b. 1944[37]; and Harumi Klossowska de Rola[19], a sculptor[38], b. 1973[39], of Switzerland[40].

Death and Burial

Balthus died on February 18, 2001[5]. He died in Rossinière[4]. Burial took place at Rossinière[12].

Why It Matters

Balthus has Wikipedia articles in 34 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

FAQs

Where was Balthus born?

Balthus's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Balthus die?

Balthus died in Rossinière[4].

Who were Balthus's parents?

Balthus's father was Erich Klossowski[13]. Balthus's mother was Baladine Klossowska[14].

Who was Balthus married to?

Balthus's spouses include Antoinette de Watteville[15] and Setsuko Klossowska de Rola[16].

What did Balthus do for work?

Balthus worked as painter[6], scenographer[7], draftsperson[8], illustrator[9], and photographer[10].

What awards did Balthus receive?

Honors received include Praemium Imperiale[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . Q135933563. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . praemiumimperiale.org. Retrieved . praemiumimperiale.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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