James EnsorBYADMIN|PUBLISHEDAUG 25 2013James Ensor(1860 1949) was aBelgianpainterandprintmaker, an important influence onexpressionismandsurrealismwho lived inOstendfor almost his entire life. He was associated with the artistic groupLes XX.James Ensor is considered to be an innovator in 19th century art. Although he stood apart from other artists of his time, he significantly influenced such 20th century artists asPaul Klee,Emil Nolde,George Grosz,Alfred Kubin,Wols,Felix Nussbaum,and other expressionist andsurrealistpainters of the 20th century.(adapted from wikipedia)

Skulls and masks(link)James Ensor (1860-1949)Crnes et Masques (Elesh 29)etching, 1888, onsimili Japonpaper, second, final state, signed, dated and titled in pencil, countersigned in pencil and numbered 16 on the reverse, with wide margins, light staining, otherwise in very good conditionP. 100 x 137 mm., S. 236 x 290 mm.From:http://www.anatomybox.com/tag/etching/