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James Sidney Edouard, Baron Ensor (13 April 1860 – 19 November 1949) was a Belgian painter and printmaker, an important influence on expressionism and surrealism who lived in Ostend for most of his life.
Learn about James Ensor, a revolutionary artist who developed a unique style of painting to reflect his cynical view of modern life and society. Explore his biography, paintings, quotes, and influences from Realism, Impressionism, and Expressionism.
- Flemish
- April 13, 1860
- Ostend, Belgium
- November 19, 1949
James Ensor was a Belgian painter and printmaker, an important influence on expressionism and surrealism. Learn about his life, style, and 46 artworks, including Christ's Entry Into Brussels and The Lamp Boy.
- Belgian
- April 13, 1860
- Ostend, Belgium, Belgium
- November 19, 1949
James, Baron Ensor (born April 13, 1860, Ostend, Belgium—died November 19, 1949, Ostend) was a Belgian painter and printmaker whose works are known for their bizarre fantasy and sardonic social commentary. Ensor was an acknowledged master by the time he was 20 years old.
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Learn about James Ensor, a Belgian painter of the 19th century who explored themes of carnival, death, and spirituality. See his 51 works online, including paintings, etchings, and publications, and explore his exhibitions at MoMA.
James Sidney Ensor (Ostend, 13 April 1860-19 November 1949) was the son of an English father (James Frederic) and a Belgian mother (Maria Catharina Haegheman). With an eye on obtaining the title of baron, only in 1929 did Ensor seek naturalisation.
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James Sidney Edouard, Baron Ensor was a Belgian painter and printmaker, an important influence on expressionism and surrealism who lived in Ostend for most of his life. He was associated...
