The street, 1933 by Balthus (Balthasar Klossowski) (1908-2001, France) Balthus (Balthasar Klossowski) | WahooArt.com

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[A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=the+street,street&']The Street[/A], created by the artist Balthus in 1933, is an oil painting on canvas measuring 195 x 240 centimeters. This artwork belongs to the art movement known as Surrealism and is housed at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. [H2]Style and Context[/H2] [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=the+street,street&']The Street[/A] is a quintessential piece of Surrealist art, characterized by its dreamlike quality and unexpected juxtapositions. The painting depicts a mysterious scene where two young girls are positioned in the foreground, while a group of boys play soccer in the background. The artist uses muted colors and loose brushstrokes, contributing to the enigmatic atmosphere of the painting. [H2]Analysis[/H2] The composition is divided into three horizontal sections: the sky, the buildings, and the street. This division creates a sense of depth and draws the viewer's attention to the girls. The girls appear detached from their surroundings, creating an eerie feeling that is further emphasized by their direct gaze at the viewer. [H2]Conclusion[/H2] [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=the+street,street&']The Street[/A] by Balthus is a powerful and thought-provoking piece of Surrealist art. Its enigmatic nature invites viewers to create their interpretations, making it an enduring masterpiece in modern art. To learn more about Balthus and his other works, visit our [A href='https://WahooArt.com/@/Balthus']Balthus page[/A] on WahooArt. [H2]References[/H2] [UL] [LI][A HREF='https://www.moma.org/collection/works/80582']MoMA: Balthus (Baltusz Klossowski de Rola). The Street. 1933[/A][/LI] [LI][A HREF='https://www.wikiart.org/en/balthus/the-street-1933']WikiArt: The street, 1933 - Balthus[/A][/LI] [LI][A HREF='https://hyperallergic.com/273239/balthus-in-rome-where-balls-roam/']Hyperallergic: Balthus in Rome, Where Balls Roam[/A][/LI] [/UL] Image Information: The painting is a surrealist depiction of a busy street scene with various people walking around. There are at least 12 individuals in the picture, some carrying handbags or wearing ties. The crowd appears to be engaged in different activities such as walking, talking, and playing. A man can be seen holding a large object on his back, possibly a piece of furniture like a bed. In addition to the people, there are two sports balls visible in the scene, one located near the center and another towards the right side. The painting also features several handbags carried by different individuals, with three handbags being noticeable throughout the image. A clock is present on the left side of the picture, adding a sense of time to the bustling street scene. The [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=musée+d+ixelles,musée,ixelles&']Musée d'Ixelles[/A] in Brussels, Belgium, houses an impressive collection of over 10,000 works of art from the 16th to the 21st century, with a particular focus on Belgian art from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.