James Ensor (b. 1860 Belgium, d. 1949 Belgium) was a pioneering Belgian artist whose work bridged the Symbolist and Expressionist movements. Best known for his macabre and fantastical scenes, Ensor often depicted masked figures, skeletons, and bizarre creatures, reflecting his fascination with death, satire, and the absurdity of human existence. He primarily worked in oil painting but also explored etching and drawing.
Ensor’s unique style combined vibrant, almost garish colors with a loose, dynamic brushwork that challenged traditional aesthetics. His works, such as The Entry of Christ into Brussels in 1889, had a significant influence on later avant-garde movements, including Surrealism and German Expressionism. Rooted in the cultural milieu of his hometown, Ostend, and informed by his skepticism of societal norms, Ensor remains a key figure in the transition from 19th-century realism to the expressive experimentation of the 20th century. Read Less
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James Ensor (b. 1860 Belgium, d. 1949 Belgium) was a pioneering Belgian artist whose work bridged the Symbolist and Expressionist movements. Best known for his macabre and fantastical scenes, Ensor often depicted masked figures, skeletons, and bizarre creatures, reflecting his fascination with death, satire, and the absurdity of Read More
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Le Roi Peste (King Pest), 1895 (1905)
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Le Roi Peste (The Plague Kings) by James Ensor is an etching created in 1895, likely printed in 1905 (...)
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James Ensor (b. 1860 Belgium, d. 1949 Belgium) was a pioneering Belgian artist whose work bridged the Symbolist and Expressionist movements. Best known for his macabre and fantastical scenes, Ensor often depicted masked figures, skeletons, and bizarre creatures, reflecting his fascination with death, satire, and the absurdity of Read More
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James Ensor
Le Roi Peste (King Pest), 1895 (1905)
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Etching
EUR 6,600
James Ensor
Capture Of A Strange Town, 1888
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EUR 15,350
James Ensor
Peste Dessous Peste Dessus Peste Partout!, 1904
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Etching
EUR 13,900
James Ensor
La Mare Aux Peupliers, 1889
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EUR 3,650
James Ensor
Les Toits A Ostende, 1903
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EUR 3,900
James Ensor
La Cathédrale, 1896
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EUR 10,500
James Ensor
L'Acacia, 1888
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James Ensor
Candelabre En Vase, 1888
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James Ensor
Chaumières, 1888
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EUR 1,495
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