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Balthus — Dessins (Drawings)
Balthus

Dessins (Drawings)

Balthus's 'Dessins' is an artist's proof set of 15 featuring drawings, co-published by two Parisian editions. The work represents Balthus's approach to figure drawing and representational art in print form.

Medium
All signed and numbered 'EA 9/15' in pencil (an artist's proof set, the edition was 150), further numbered in pencil on the colophon, co-published by Éditions de la Tempête and Éditions Enrico Navarra, Paris, all unframed.

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June 6, 2024

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Balthus, Dessins (Drawings)

Balthus's 'Dessins' is an artist's proof set of 15 featuring drawings, co-published by two Parisian editions. The work represents Balthus's approach to figure drawing and representational art in print form.

Medium
All signed and numbered 'EA 9/15' in pencil (an artist's proof set, the edition was 150), further numbered in pencil on the colophon, co-published by Éditions de la Tempête and Éditions Enrico Navarra, Paris, all unframed.
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Related themes

Artist's Proof, French, Twentieth Century, Published Work, Drawings, Print Portfolio, Unframed, Figurative Art, Limited Edition, Balthus, Figurative

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