Ensor, JamesBelgian, 1860–1949Salon des Cent; EXPOSITION en Décembre 1898; JAMES ENSOR
May one see it?
Unknown
Albertina
Vienna, Austria
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Particulars
In the catalog
Sources
- Albertina
- Image: Albertina — Public Domain Mark 1.0
Meanwhile, in the life of Ensor, James
The whole life1860–1949 · Workplace
Ostend
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.
1900s
Turning to music: improvising on the harmonium
His output of new works was dwindling: with no musical training, Ensor proved a gifted improviser on the harmonium and spent much time playing for visitors. In later years he said he had followed the wrong path in life and should have devoted himself to music.
