De briefschrijfster 1883

"De briefschrijfster" (The Letter Writer), a 1883 charcoal drawing by Belgian artist James Ensor, depicts a woman writing a letter. The sketchy lines and loose composition give the work a sense of immediacy and intimacy, capturing the artist's quick, impressionistic style. The figure’s contemplative pose and the unfinished quality of the artwork contribute to the viewer’s sense of shared moment of creativity. Ensor was a prominent figure of Belgian symbolism, often incorporating the themes of death, carnival, and the grotesque in his works.