
Athens Balcony
1985
A figure stands on a sunlit balcony, framed by dark architectural columns that create a strong compositional structure. The subject, rendered in warm flesh tones, wears casual contemporary clothing and gazes outward toward the urban landscape. Light floods through the balcony opening, illuminating the interior space and casting the surrounding elements into shadow. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the bright Mediterranean atmosphere and the cool architectural geometry. This watercolor captures a moment of quiet contemplation within an urban Mediterranean setting.
- Medium
- watercolor on paper
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House ยท Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
๐จ Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $10,000 โ $15,000
For Sale
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