The best way to begin is to say: Balthus is a painter of whom nothing is known. And now let us have a look at his paintings.
“I remember my brother Nash had just directed me in 'The Square,' and I was sitting in Australia going: 'No one's called me about working for ages. I don't know if I'm ever going to get another job.'”
“Men are able to trust one another, knowing the exact degree of dishonesty they are entitled to expect.”