1898
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1898 ink by James Ensor, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This print is packed with strange, shadowy figures. Some wear masks or hats pulled low, while others hold odd props like banners or tools. In the background, a chaotic crowd fills a dimly lit space with buildings and signs—one reads "Colman & Co. Mustard." The whole scene feels crowded, almost like a nightmare. Look closer at the faces: many are distorted or hidden, making it hard to tell who’s who. The artist used sharp lines and dark contrasts to create this unsettling mood. This is made using etching, a technique where acid eats into metal plates to create prints.
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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