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Ensor, James (1860-1949)

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Name
Ensor, James (1860-1949)
Nationality
Belgian
Biography
James Ensor (1860-1949) was a Belgian painter and printmaker known for his innovative and provocative works. Born in Ostend, Belgium, Ensor studied at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels before returning to his hometown to establish himself as an artist. He was heavily influenced by the Symbolist movement and the work of artists such as Francisco Goya and Edvard Munch. Ensor's paintings often featured grotesque and macabre imagery, as well as social and political commentary. He was also known for his use of vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes. Ensor's most famous work is "The Entry of Christ into Brussels in 1889," which depicts a chaotic and satirical procession of characters. Despite initial criticism, Ensor's work gained recognition and he became a leading figure in the Belgian avant-garde. He continued to create art until his death in 1949.
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Assets (130 in total)

Christ's Triumphant Entry into Brussels, 1888 (oil on canvas)
The Intrigue, 1890 (oil on canvas)
My Portrait Surrounded by Masks, 1899 (oil on canvas) (detail of 170289)
The Despair of Pierrot (Jealous Pierrot) 1892 (oil on canvas)
Skeletons Fighting over a Herring (oil on panel)
My Portrait Surrounded by Masks, 1899 (oil on canvas) (see also 170289 & 188976)
Self Portrait in a Hat with Flowers, 1883 (oil on canvas)
Still life with chinoiserie (oil on canvas)
Shells and Shellfish, 1889 (oil on canvas)
The Intrigue, 1911 (oil on canvas)
The Strange Masks, 1891 (oil on canvas)
The Entrance of Christ into Brussels, 1898 (etching with w/c on paper)
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