Erotic artist Balthus dies
Balthus, one of the 20th century's greatest realist painters, has died at the age of 92.
The artist, who had been ill for some time, died at his home in the Swiss mountain village of Rossiniere.
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SUBSCRIBEBalthus, one of the 20th century's greatest realist painters, has died at the age of 92.
The artist, who had been ill for some time, died at his home in the Swiss mountain village of Rossiniere.
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