The Balcony over the Sea
1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting depicts a serene interior scene, with a woman standing on a balcony overlooking the sea. The balcony is adorned with intricate ironwork, and the woman is dressed in a long, flowing dress. The room behind her is dimly lit, with curtains drawn back to reveal the view outside. In the background, the sea stretches out to the horizon, with a few boats visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Jean-Émile Laboureur (French, 1877–1943).
