The Sombre Lady

The Sombre Lady

James Ensor

1891

oil

From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting on a chair in a room. She is wearing a long black dress and a hat. The room is dimly lit, with a window in the background that lets in some light. The woman is holding an orange umbrella in her right hand. The floor is covered with a dark rug, and there is a bed with a green blanket in the corner of the room. The painting has a somber mood, with muted colors and a sense of quiet contemplation. The woman's face is not clearly visible, adding to the sense of mystery. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up James Ensor.

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