The glass sphere 

"The Glass Sphere" depicts a woman in a garden, gazing into a reflective sphere. The woman's elegant dress and the lush greenery surrounding her are rendered in the meticulous detail characteristic of Alfred Stevens's work. The sphere reflects a scene behind her, suggesting an element of self-reflection or a hidden reality. This painting exemplifies the artist's fascination with capturing the beauty and intricacies of everyday life, particularly within the context of the Belle Époque period.