Mery Laurnet with Pug 

This pencil sketch by Belgian Symbolist artist James Ensor depicts Mery Laurnet, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the artist. The expressive lines and shading highlight the sitter's face, capturing her unique features and conveying her personality. Ensor's drawings are often characterized by their raw and emotional intensity, and this piece showcases his distinctive style. While the date of this drawing is unknown, it falls within Ensor's prolific artistic period, spanning his career from 1860 to 1949.