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How did James Ensor show depth and perspective in his paintings?

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How did James Ensor show depth and perspective in his paintings?
To show depth in his work, James Ensor would use linear perspective to set the scene for the observer. See the magic for yourself by shopping a selection of James Ensor’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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"The Battle of the Golden Spurs" Avante Garde Print
By James Ensor
Located in Soquel, CA
"The Battle of the Golden Spurs" Avante Garde Print This print of the massive Bataille des Éperons d’Or, or Battle of the Golden Spurs, is considered one of Jame's Ensor's (Belgian ...
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1890s Expressionist Landscape Prints

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Paper, Ink, Etching

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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Etching

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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Etching

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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Etching

Capture of a strange town - Etching by James Ensor - 1888
By James Ensor
Located in Roma, IT
Etching on cream paper, copper plate, 4th final state of four. Titled on lower left, hand signed in pencil and dated on lower right by the artist. A signature on plate, hard to read,...
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1880s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Christus bij de bedelaars , 1895, etching, plate-signed, James Ensor
By James Ensor
Located in Sint-Truiden, BE
Taevernier No. 102 - Etching is in very good condition and of very good quality. Although the plate was deleted in the presence of a bailiff in 1950 or 1951, this print was made afte...
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Late 19th Century Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper

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