Learning on ScreenBalthus 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)
- 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.
Available from retail outlets
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