Kruiwagen en figuren 1880 - 1885

This charcoal drawing, "Kruiwagen en figuren" (Wheelbarrow and Figures), is a work by the Belgian artist James Ensor created between 1880 and 1885. The piece showcases Ensor’s characteristic style with its gestural lines and focus on the everyday figures and objects. The drawing captures a moment of bustling activity, with figures in various poses and a wheelbarrow, possibly referencing the artist’s interest in social satire and the bustle of life in his hometown of Ostend. Ensor's work is often associated with the symbolism and expressionism of late 19th-century art, and this sketch is a prime example of his early exploration of those themes.