
Balthus法国, 1908–20011961–1977
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”.
1970
Son Fumio dies
His son Fumio dies two years after his birth.
1973
Daughter born: Harumi Klossowska de Rola