Vrouwenprofiel 1885

"Vrouwenprofiel" (Woman's Profile), created in 1885 by Belgian artist James Ensor, is a striking charcoal drawing that showcases Ensor's signature style. The composition focuses on a single figure, a woman's profile, rendered with expressive, gestural lines. Ensor's use of shading creates a sense of depth and volume, particularly in the woman's hair and clothing. The background, rendered with a grid-like pattern, suggests a sense of confinement or obscurity, adding to the drawing's mysterious and introspective quality.