Balthus the Painter

Synopsis

Profile of the painter Balthus (Count Balthasar Klossowski de Rola), born in Paris in 1908. Chronicles his life and traces the themes and motifs which recur in his work: young girls, knowing cats, spare interiors and shadowy landscapes. At age 88 at his home in Switzerland he talks about his inspirations, his subject matter and the modern world. Includes contributions from family and friends including Thadee Klossowski; Jean Clair, the director of the Musée Picasso in Paris; and a former child model.

Series

Omnibus, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Year of production

1997

Notes

Broadcast on BBC1 on 2/3/97.

Subjects

Art

Keywords

art - modern art; Klossowski de Rola, Balthasar (Balthus); paintings - French

Credits

Director

Mark Kidel

Producer

Emma Crichton-Miller

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£14.95

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

58 minutes

Year

2011

Production Company

Name

Rosetta Pictures

Sponsor

Name

BBC Television

Distributor

Name

Phaidon Press

Contact

Daniel Groenewald (Head of UK Sales & Marketing)

Email

enquiries@phaidon.com

Web

http://uk.phaidon.com/store/video/ External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7843 1206

Fax

020 7843 1215

Notes

A series of 60+ films on major artists, many of which have been broadcast on the Southbank Show. Sale on video. (Some of the titles are available for sale on DVD from Illuminations.

 

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