“Window, Cour de Rohan” is an oil on canvas artwork painted by Balthus in 1951. This piece belongs to the Metaphysical art movement and can be categorized under the cityscape genre. It is currently housed in the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, France.
The artwork captures the view from an interior space looking out through an open window. The window frames a scene of another building’s facade, with peach-colored walls and several white-shuttered windows. The interplay between the interior setting and the exterior view creates a contemplative mood. Inside the room, a table holds a bottle and what appears to be a kettle, adding a touch of everyday life to the tranquil scene. The muted tones and soft lighting lend the composition an ethereal quality, characteristic of the Metaphysical art movement.
