Salon des Cent; EXPOSITION en Décembre 1898; JAMES ENSOR

1860–1949 · Lugar de trabajo

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.