Woman at a Balcony
The Met
Artist: Jean-Léon Gérôme(French, Vesoul 1824–1904 Paris)
Date: 1887–88
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19 3/4 × 16 3/8 in. (50.2 × 41.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Kenneth Jay Lane, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Woman in green headscarf and gold jewelry looks out from an intricately carved wooden window
Detailed Description
A woman is framed by a dark, intricately carved wooden window. She is positioned slightly to the left of center, leaning forward with her forearms resting on the lower sill. Her head is tilted slightly to her right, and she looks directly forward with a neutral expression. She has dark, wavy hair partially covered by a sheer, flowing green headscarf. Her skin is light, with rosy cheeks and lips. She wears a light-colored, possibly yellow or gold, sleeveless top over a sheer, dark long-sleeved garment. A large, multi-strand necklace made of numerous gold-colored coins or medallions covers her chest. Her midriff is exposed above a voluminous red skirt or draped fabric. In her right hand, which rests on the sill, she holds a small cluster of pink flowers. To the right of the woman, within the window frame, is a dark, empty birdcage hanging from the top right corner. Below the birdcage, on a small shelf, sits a light gray, slender vase with a narrow neck. The background behind the woman is dark and indistinct. The wooden frame surrounding the window is richly detailed with geometric patterns and carved elements.
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