The erotic, sensual paintings of Balthus, one of the most enigmatic and poetic figures in twentieth-century art, have commanded a cult following, much like the artist himself, who has fended off all outside intrusions into his private life. In the late 1970s, the aging master finally settled down in the Grand Chalet at Rossiniere, a magnificent timber house built in the eighteenth century, and situated 3000 feet above sea level in the Swiss province of Gruyere. Although the house and its occupants have always remained off ...
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The erotic, sensual paintings of Balthus, one of the most enigmatic and poetic figures in twentieth-century art, have commanded a cult following, much like the artist himself, who has fended off all outside intrusions into his private life. In the late 1970s, the aging master finally settled down in the Grand Chalet at Rossiniere, a magnificent timber house built in the eighteenth century, and situated 3000 feet above sea level in the Swiss province of Gruyere. Although the house and its occupants have always remained off limits to media and public alike, the ban was lifted for Japanese photographer Kishin Shinoyama, who was not only allowed to photograph the Grand Chalet, its rooms, and the family life taking place there, but was also admitted into Balthus's studio, his sanctum sanctorum, located in a roomy exterior building. This selection of small, exquisitely produced photographs, with an accompanying essay by German documentarist Gero von Boehm, offers a unique glimpse into Balthus's private and creative life. Intimate portraits of the artist at work and breathtaking images of the mountainous landscape are interspersed with reproductions of Balthus's marvelous paintings. A lovely gift for artists and any of Balthus's numerous admirers, this handsomely produced volume is as elegant and serene as the world Balthus has created both on canvas and at home. The elegant packaging and beautiful photography make this a "lifestyle" book as well as an appreciation of one of modern art's most enigmatic painters.
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Ex-Library copy. Good solid copy, mild to moderate reading/age wear, no DJ if issued, may have some light markings or exowner inscription. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 88 pages with 42 color plates. Blue remainder mark along top edge of pageblock. Minor discoloration to the back of the dust-jacket towards the spine. It does not seem to have effected the illustrations. Essay by Gero von Boehm. Photographs by Kishin Shinoyama. Chronology.
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