The Balcony 1880

"The Balcony" is an etching by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, created in 1880. The etching depicts a Venetian building with a balcony, a doorway, and a gondola in the foreground. The composition is simple and elegant, with strong lines and subtle shading. Whistler's signature "butterfly" signature is visible in the lower right corner of the artwork. The artwork is a fine example of Whistler's signature aesthetic, a blend of realism and impressionism.