The artwork known as “Ball” is a creation by the artist Paul Delvaux, who is associated with the Surrealism art movement. This piece falls under the category of genre painting.
The artwork features a meticulously arranged scene within a dimly lit, austere interior setting. In the foreground, a woman dressed in a long, dark skirt and white top stands with one arm raised behind her head, appearing contemplative and distant. In the middle of the room, a spherical object is placed atop an ornate iron stand, drawing the viewer’s attention with its reflective surface. Lying motionless on the floor, in stark contrast to the standing figure, is a nude woman, suggesting a sense of vulnerability and disquiet. The space around them is minimally furnished, with a single armchair to the right, enhancing the sense of isolation and introspection pervasive in the scene. The overall ambiance is one of surreal quietude, prompting contemplation on the enigmatic arrangement and the relationships between the figures and objects in the room.
