The Acacia (L'acacia) 1888

"The Acacia" (1888) is an etching by Belgian artist James Ensor (1860-1949) depicting a solitary tree in a barren landscape. The tree's bare branches are rendered with meticulous detail, creating a sense of starkness and desolation. In the background, a dilapidated building hints at a past presence and adds to the mood of quiet melancholy. This artwork is characteristic of Ensor's early style, which often explored themes of isolation, nature, and the passage of time.