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Who is the Belgian Surrealist painter named James?

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Who is the Belgian Surrealist painter named James?
The Belgian Surrealist painter named James is James Ensor. A printmaker as well as a painter, he had an important influence on both Expressionism and Surrealism. He was a prolific and accomplished printmaker, creating 133 etchings and drypoints throughout his career. Among his most famous works are Christ’s Entry Into Brussels in 1889, The Intrigue, Masks Confronting Death and Skeletons Fighting over a Hanged Man. Explore a range of James Ensor art on 1stDibs.
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Peste Dessous Peste Dessus Peste Partout!-Original Etching by James Ensor-1900s
By James Ensor
Located in Roma, IT
Etching on zinc plate, realized in 1904 on japan paper. It is signed in plate in small letters at the bottom right. On the lower right margin, it is signed also in pencil. Not dated...
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Early 1900s Modern Figurative Prints

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Les Masques Scandalisés - Etching by J. Ensor - 1895
By James Ensor
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed, also signed on plate. Passepartout included : 49 x 34 cm Image Dimensions : 8 x 12 cm Catalogue Deteil n. 99.  This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legisl...
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1890s Post-Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Le Roi Peste (The Plague Kings) - Etching by James Ensor - 1895
By James Ensor
Located in Roma, IT
The Plague Kings is an original etching on the Japanese paper, realized by James Ensor in 1895, signed on the plate and dated, unique state, with the second signature on the reverse ...
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1890s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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"Les Patineurs, " Etching of a Winter Landscape signed by James Ensor
By James Ensor
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Les Patineurs" is a signed etching by James Ensor. It is from the Loÿs Delteil 65 volume XIX and depicts a multitude of skaters on a frozen pond. "Les Patineurs" is the French word ...
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Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Prints

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"La Plage de la Panne, " Seascape Etching signed by James Ensor
By James Ensor
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"La Plage de la Panne" is an original etching by James Ensor. The artist signed the piece in plate in the lower right and signed, titled, and dated it below t...
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Early 1900s Landscape Prints

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Exterminating Angel
By James Ensor
Located in New York, NY
James Ensor (1860-1949), Exterminating Angel (L'Ange Exterminateur), etching with drypoint, 1889, signed and dated in pencil lower right, also titled and countersigned verso. Referen...
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1880s Symbolist Figurative Prints

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Drypoint, Etching

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