




Woman on a Balcony, Second Style Roman Fresco - Poster
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This fresco fragment captures a moment of quiet daily life in ancient Rome. A young woman stands on a balcony, sipping from a shallow cup, a pitcher resting on the railing beside her. Her loose tunic and light green cap suggest comfortable everyday clothes rather than formal dress. The painted architecture creates a convincing illusion of depth, typical of the Second Style of Roman wall painting.
We admire the Roman mastery of trompe-l'oeil shown here. The broad black and red bands framing the scene once continued onto other painted panels, turning a whole wall into an immersive setting. Dating from 10 BC to AD 14, the fragment probably decorated a triclinium, the dining room, where guests could admire such scenes during their meals. The woman's identity remains a mystery, but her presence brings human warmth to what was once a grand architectural illusion.
Printed on thick matte paper, it is a natural fit for a dining room or a kitchen. For a more abstract fragment, see our weathered Pompeii wall poster. Browse our Pompeii and Roman fresco posters, and learn to recognise the four Pompeian styles in our guide to Pompeii frescoes.
- Premium wall art tailored for New Zealand homes, printed and shipped from New Zealand.
- Standard NZ delivery: 3–6 business days via our New Zealand logistics partner. Please note that framed posters require 2–5 additional business days to allow for custom assembly and secure packaging.
- All posters are printed on demand in New Zealand using high-quality FSC-certified 200 gsm paper for a durable and eco-conscious finish.
- Complimentary framing service! Your poster arrives fully framed and ready to hang, at no extra charge.
- High-quality oak frames that blend seamlessly with both modern and classic interiors.
- Our framed posters are protected by high-quality, shatterproof plexiglass.
- Local production and dispatch within New Zealand ensure faster delivery and lower environmental impact.
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