The Balcony 

This simple pencil sketch, "The Balcony", by Belgian symbolist painter James Ensor, is a rare glimpse into the artist's process. The composition is centered on an arched doorway and its accompanying balcony, rendered in loose strokes of charcoal. Though devoid of any human presence, the drawing alludes to the broader themes of isolation, introspective reflection, and perhaps, a sense of confinement, often explored in Ensor’s more elaborate works.