与此同时，在Balthus的生活中
完整生平1961–1977
The Villa Medici years: “our second ambassador to Italy”
Heading the French Academy, Balthus studies and reworks classical models such as Piero della Francesca and Caravaggio, seeking a fresco-like colour in his canvases; Malraux calls him “our second ambassador to Italy”.
1966
Exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris
A notable museum exhibition of Balthus’s work is held at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
1967
Marries Setsuko Ideta
Balthus, drawn to Far Eastern culture and a frequent visitor to Japan, marries Setsuko Ideta, whom he met there during a diplomatic mission initiated by Malraux.
1968
Exhibition at the Tate Gallery in London
A notable museum exhibition of Balthus’s work is held at the Tate Gallery in London.
1968
Son Fumio is born
A son, Fumio, is born to Balthus and Setsuko; the boy has Tay–Sachs disease.
