Balthus. Text by Jean Leymarie
New York: Skira/Rizzoli, 1982. Revised Edition. Quarto, publisher's illustrated stiff paper wraps.
Monograph on the controversial French-Polish master painter by French art historian Jean Leymarie. Establishing Balthus as one of the chief artists of the 20th century rather than simply a painter of female nudes, Leymarie includes and comments on the unexpected range of his work, predominantly his landscapes, and notes the influence 19th-century naturalism had on his style. Copiously illustrated in color and black-and-white with reproductions of over 200 paintings and drawings. Originally published in 1979, this revised edition includes additional plates and a checklist of collections containing Balthus's works. With newspaper clipping and reproduction of a drawing on cardstock laid in. Light sunning to spine edge. Near fine. Item #11481
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