Woman on a Balcony 1884

"Woman on a Balcony" painted in 1884 by Australian artist Tom Roberts, depicts a woman seated on a balcony, her figure framed by an open window. The woman is dressed in a white blouse and a skirt with a reddish hue, and her gaze is focused on a piece of work she holds in her hands. The painting uses a palette of muted browns and greens, with subtle pops of red in the woman's dress, creating a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. The composition, with the woman almost entirely in shadow, conveys a sense of introspective thought and isolation.