James Ensor

This refined etching from 1889 depicts a lively and picturesque scene of a village fair near a windmill in the polders around Ostend, a beloved subject in the graphic oeuvre of the Belgian master. While the regular black-and-white impressions already testify to Ensor's masterful linework and sense of atmosphere, the hand-coloring elevates this impression to an exceptional level. Because Ensor hand-colored only a very limited number of etchings himself, this is a particularly rare, unique, and highly sought-after collector's item. The work is hand-signed by James Ensor and is in excellent condition. It is tastefully and professionally presented in a sleek black frame fitted with high-grade anti-reflective (museum) glass for optimal protection and a clear, glare-free display of its subtle color accents. Literature / Catalogue Raisonné: A. Taevernier, no. 72.