Balthasar Klossowski de Rola (Balthus) Quotes

I always feel the desire to look for the extraordinary in ordinary things; to suggest, not to impose, to leave always a slight touch of mystery in my paintings.

Balthasar Klossowski de Rola

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• Look
• Mystery

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• I always feel the desire to look for the extraordinary in ordinary things; to suggest, not to impose, to leave always a slight touch of mystery in my paintings.

  

  Balthasar Klossowski de Rola
  • Desire
  • Look
  • Mystery