The sketch shows a group of people on a balcony, approximately waist up, leaning or standing at the rail. The individuals appear relaxed, some looking outward and others engaged with each other. The sketch lacks detailed facial features or hairstyles. The individuals wear hats and hold umbrellas, hinting at the weather. Clothing is suggested through light shading and outlines with minimal detail. The background is plain and the setting appears elevated, like a theater or hotel balcony. Details are sparse due to the minimalist style. The focus is the gathering of individuals on the balcony.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1894
- Medium
- lithograph in black on cream laid Japanese vellum paper
- Dimensions
- 3487 × 4868 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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