Zelfportret en figuren – Ensor en zijn familie 1886

This 1886 drawing by James Ensor depicts a self-portrait of the artist along with his family members. The work is composed of multiple figures, including a portrait of the artist himself. These figures are drawn in a loose and gestural style, using red and black chalk on paper. Ensor is known for his use of grotesque imagery, which he often used to satirize social conventions and hypocrisy. This work is a prime example of Ensor's style, utilizing gestural lines to depict the figures and their interactions, leaving the viewer to interpret their relationships.