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James Ensor and the Graphic Experiment

Herwig Todts author Ad Stijnman author Willemijn Stammis author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cannibal/Hannibal Publishers

Published:16th Oct '24

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James Ensor and the Graphic Experiment cover

James Ensor (1860–1949) was a Belgian painter known for his provocative and innovative works, often featuring masks and grotesque figures. Through mediums like etching and lithography, Ensor delved into themes of existential exploration and the macabre. His graphic oeuvre showcases his mastery of line and form, inviting us into a realm where masks, skeletons, and surreal landscapes converge to challenge conventions and provoke thought. But how did Ensor make prints? What techniques did he use? Which old masters inspired him and in what way did he experiment with this medium? James Ensor and the Graphic Experiment gathers the most remarkable results of Ensor's graphic experiments: preparatory drawings, copper plates and various states of prints.

Image © Museum Plantin-Moretus, Antwerp

ISBN: 9789464941425

Dimensions: 280mm x 230mm x 16mm

Weight: 898g

128 pages