The artwork, entitled “The Balcony 2,” was created by Brett Whiteley in 1975. It falls under the Surrealism movement and belongs to the figurative genre.
“The Balcony 2” presents a striking visual narrative dominated by a deep, rich blue expanse, mimicking what seems to be a nighttime harbor or seascape. Subtle and almost dreamlike figures populate the scene: boats delicately float, their contours blending into the inky background, barely illuminated. Architectural elements such as a bridge and a lighthouse subtly emerge from the blue depths. A white balcony with ornate railing takes a prominent position in the foreground, juxtaposed against the shapeless shadows enveloping the majority of the composition. The surreal representation blurs the line between reality and dream, inviting the observer to interpret its ethereal and enigmatic ambiance.
