Borstbeeld 1887

jamesensor

drawing

pencil drawn

drawing

amateur sketch

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

"Borstbeeld" (Bust) is an etching created by James Ensor in 1887. This artwork depicts a bust in profile, with a focus on its contorted features. Ensor's use of hatching and crosshatching creates a sense of depth and texture. This piece is characteristic of Ensor's artistic style which is known for its dark humor and grotesque elements.