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Skulls and Masks, 1888

  • etching, bister, paper
  • 91 x 133 mm
  • Inv. 1998-B-29-2

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Ensor kept skulls, masks and headgear in his studio, which regularly appeared in his work from 1888 onwards. In this etching, he brought together several skulls and a mask. It is the only print in which he recorded such a still life.

Artist

James Ensor RKD VIAF Wikidata
Ostend 1860 - Ostend 1949
etchersAAT

Title Skulls and Masks
Date 1888
Period 19th century
Medium and support etching AAT
Signatures, inscriptions, and markings inscription bottom right: Ensor
inscription on the reverse: AT
inscription on the reverse: 4
Collection print room
Object type etching AAT
Inventory number 1998-B-29-2
Acquisition credit purchase
Taevernier, Auguste (coll.)
1998
Current whereabouts Work currently not on display
Permalink https://mskgent.be/collection/work/data/1998-B-29-2
IIIF Manifest https://imagehub.mskgent.be/iiif/3/4033/manifest.json
Art & Architecture Thesaurus 300056485 fantastic art AAT
300015638 still lifes AAT
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