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Porcelaines et Masques, by James Ensor, oil, 1929

Porcelaines et Masques

James Ensor

1929

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Porcelaines et Masques is a 1929 oil by James Ensor, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
James Ensor
When & what style?
1929
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a table with a vase of flowers, a teapot, and a fan. The colors are muted, with shades of yellow, blue, and red. The objects on the table are arranged in a way that creates a sense of balance and harmony. The vase of flowers is placed on the left side of the table, while the teapot and fan are on the right. The background of the painting is a soft, creamy color that complements the colors of the objects. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of artist James Ensor.

About the artist

Portrait of James Ensor
Artist

James Ensor

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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