"By the Lotus Pond" is an oil on canvas painting by Adrien Jean Le Mayeur de Merprès, a Belgian artist known for his Orientalist works and depictions of Southeast Asian subjects. The painting exemplifies Le Mayeur's characteristic style, combining romantic imagery with detailed attention to exotic landscapes and figures, likely reflecting his time spent in Bali and other Indonesian locales. Presented in the artist's original frame, the work showcases the lush, contemplative atmosphere typical of early 20th century Orientalist painting.