Artwork
The Balcony over the Sea
The Balcony over the Sea is a print by Jean-Émile Laboureur. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
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).
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).
Overview
The Balcony over the Sea is a 1923 print by French artist Jean-Émile Laboureur, known for his diverse output across painting, engraving, and illustration.
Subject & Meaning
The work captures a serene coastal scene from an elevated balcony, where a woman in a flowing dress stands amidst intricate ironwork, gazing out to sea. The contrast between the dimly lit interior and the expansive view outside creates a sense of calm.
Technique & Style
Laboureur's characteristic graphic style is evident in the rendering of the scene, with its emphasis on clear lines and detailed textures, such as the ironwork and the woman's dress.
Artist & collection
Artist
Émile Laboureur, known as Jean Émile (16 August 1877, Nantes – 16 June 1943, near Pénestin) was a French painter, designer, engraver, watercolorist, lithographer, and illustrator.
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