Nude Before a Mirror
Nude Before a Mirror (originally known as Nu devant une cheminée) is a 1955 painting by Polish-French artist Balthus.
| Nude Before a Mirror | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Balthus |
| Year | 1955 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 190 cm × 164 cm (75 in × 64.5 in) |
| Location | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City |
| Accession | 1975 |
The painting depicts a nude woman before a mirror, which is a typical subject for Balthus, a fact that caused controversy in his early career. This painting is also referred to as Nude in Front of a Mantel.
It is part of the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and was donated to the museum by art collector and banker Robert Lehman in 1975.
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