Balthus Ireland The Case of M

The Case of M

and unusual facial hair

But the couple are threatened by the shadow of Mathilde's little sister

and our own petty ambitions—be they professional or amorous

A book in which I shall spit out my bile

Balthus Ireland The Case of MThis is the first full scale biography of one of the most elusive and enigmatic painters of our time: the self proclaimed Count Balthus Klossowski de Rola, whose brilliant, markedly sexualized portraits, especially of young girls, are among the most memorable images in contemporary art. This is the first full scale biography of one of the most elusive and enigmatic painters of our time: the self proclaimed Count Balthus Klossowski de Rola, whose