Madame Gratiot 1880 - 1883

This ink drawing, “Madame Gratiot”, was created by Belgian artist James Ensor between 1880 and 1883. It depicts a portrait of Madame Gratiot, a prominent figure in Ensor’s life, with a smaller sketch of two women on the right. The work is notable for Ensor's use of quick, expressive lines, which capture both the sitter's likeness and the artist's fascination with the details of dress and social interaction. This sketch offers insight into Ensor's creative process and his interest in portraying figures from his immediate surroundings.