Coffee CupBalthus · 1959
Symbolism
1959
Balthus (1908 – 2001)
Polish-French surrealist known for dreamlike, eroticized compositions of adolescent girls and elongated figures rendered with classical precision.
About this artwork
- Title: Coffee Cup
- Artist: Balthus
- Year: 1959
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Symbolism
- Main color: Celadon
- Topics: food
Questions & Answers
What does "Coffee Cup" by Balthus depict?
The themes present in "Coffee Cup" by Balthus include food. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.
Do the colors of "Coffee Cup" appear strong or soft?
The color intensity of "Coffee Cup" is balanced. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.
What saturation and intensity does "Coffee Cup" by Balthus show?
The colors of "Coffee Cup" by Balthus show a subtle color saturation with a balanced intensity.