1966 Balthus Poster, La Phalène The Moth 1960, Casino Heist Knokke, Classical pre-Renaissance, artist gallery exhibition, wall art decor
This original exhibition poster is from the Casino Communal Knokke for an exhibition in 1973 featuring his classical surrealist work of nude women in some highly stylised waves.
Dimensions: 22.5 in x 14.5 in (57 cm x 32cm)
Condition: some small edge tears, rough edges, see photos.
Balthasar Klossowski de Rola, known as Balthus, was a Polish-French modern artist. He is known for his erotically charged images of younger women, but also for the refined, dreamlike quality of his imagery. Throughout his career, Balthus rejected the usual conventions of the art world. He insisted that his paintings should be seen and not read about, and he resisted any attempts made to build a biographical profile.
Knokke Casino is a sea-front casino in the town of Knokke, in Flanders, Belgium. It is known for its permanent large-scale artworks by Keith Haring, René Magritte, and Paul Delvaux. The architectural style is said to have been influenced by Le Corbusier, along with Art Deco and the designer's Beaux-Arts training.
What is special about exhibition and gallery posters is that they are an affordable way of getting good, unique art on the walls, as although it is not an artists original, neither is it something that has been mass reproduced.
Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the charm.
These posters are sent as unframed. They are delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.
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