1925
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Figures in Front of a Poster of La Gamme d’amour (after The Entry of Christ into Brussels in 1889) is a 1925 oil by James Ensor, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
This painting shows two figures standing in front of a poster. The figure on the left is wearing a black hat, a gray dress, and black tights. The figure on the right is wearing a colorful jacket and a white skirt. Both figures have long noses and are looking at the poster. The background of the painting is pink and green. The figures in the painting seem to be looking at something interesting. The poster behind them appears to be an advertisement for a play or a performance. The colors used in the painting are bright and bold, which gives the painting a lively feel. The artist who created this painting is known for his use of bold colors and unusual subjects. You might want to look up more information about James Ensor, the artist who created this painting.
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.
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