The Balcony 1869

"The Balcony" (1869) by Édouard Manet depicts three figures standing on a balcony, two women and a man. The painting is a prime example of Manet's style, characterized by the use of flat planes of color, the depiction of modern Parisian life, and an exploration of the boundaries between realism and impressionism. The work is notable for its brushstrokes and its bold use of color, which contributed to the controversy surrounding the artist's work. This painting is currently housed at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France.