Ensor, JamesBelgian, 1860–1949Effect of Light
May one see it?
Unknown: the museum keeps its counsel
The National Gallery
London, United Kingdom
The owner is known. Whether it is on view today, the museum does not say, and we were not trained to guess.
- In this state since
- Sep 29, 2026
- Source
- The museum's own collection data
Particulars
- Accession number
- NG4846
Sources
- Wikidata · fetched 5 days ago
- Image: The National Gallery — James Ensor · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Meanwhile, in the life of Ensor, James
The whole life1860–1949 · Workplace
Ostend
1917–1949 · Residence
Ensor House
1933
The ribbon of the Légion d'honneur
Ensor was awarded the ribbon of the Légion d'honneur. That same year he painted “Port of Ostend” and “Ensor at the Harmonium”.
1934
A letter on etching: 'My intention is to survive'
In a letter to Albert Croquez Ensor called printmaking the key to his legacy: 'My intention is to survive, and I think of the solid copper plate, the unalterable ink, easy reproduction, faithful prints.'
