Ensor, JamesBelgian, 1860–1949Death Chasing the Flock of Mortals
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Where is “Death Chasing the Flock of Mortals” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- Accession number
- 1963.539
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In the life of Ensor, James
The whole life1860–1949 · Workplace
Ostend
1895
First solo exhibition in Brussels
Acceptance came gradually: the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium acquired his painting “The Lamp Boy” (1880), and Ensor had his first solo exhibition in Brussels.
1898
The Dead Rat Ball
Ensor and his friends began the tradition of the Ostend 'Bal du Rat mort' (Dead Rat Ball), which is still held every year for charity.
