My Next Door Neighbour 1894

Edmund Blair Leighton's "My Next Door Neighbour" (1894) depicts a woman in a grand gown holding a small black dog while standing on a set of stairs outside a doorway. A man, seemingly dressed in a more casual manner than the woman, reaches for the doorknob and glances back at her. This Victorian-era scene, reminiscent of genre paintings, evokes a sense of romantic intrigue and the societal norms of the time. The meticulously detailed brushstrokes and rich colors create a sense of realism. Leighton was known for his depictions of historical and romantic scenes.