François Rouan on Balthus's Rossinière Studio
François Rouan recounts his visits to Balthus's studio in Rossinière, Switzerland, where Balthus's paintings consistently made a vivid impression. He describes the diffraction sequences operating within the picture plane, the work of his pupil, and the doubt of finding the same tessellation upon return. These contradictory movements of his soul illuminate both Balthus's oeuvre and Rouan's own painting.
Key facts
- François Rouan visited Balthus's studio in Rossinière, Switzerland.
- Balthus's paintings made a vivid impression on Rouan each time.
- Rouan describes diffraction sequences in the picture plane.
- He mentions the work of his pupil.
- He expresses doubt about finding the same tessellation upon return.
- These movements help understand Balthus's work and Rouan's own painting.
- The article was published in artpress in October 1993.
- The studio is located in Rossinière, Switzerland.
Entities
Artists
- Balthus
- François Rouan
Institutions
- artpress
Locations
- Rossinière
- Switzerland
Sources
- artpress —