The artwork titled “The Week with Four Thursdays,” created by Balthus in 1949, falls under the Expressionism art movement and belongs to the genre of genre painting. The scene portrays two female figures within an interior setting. One woman is sitting in a chair, appearing to rest or recline harmoniously, with a cat perched on the back of the chair almost nestling into her hand. The other woman stands by a window, looking out into an urban landscape that is partially illuminated by natural light, evoking a sense of contemplation or introspection. The rich, subdued color palette and the careful orchestration of light and shadow highlight the emotional resonance and enigmatic atmosphere characteristic of Balthus’s work. The composition invites viewers to ponder the nuanced interplay between the figures and their environment.
