Artwork
The Lady with Red Parasol
The Lady with Red Parasol is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist James Ensor. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
The Lady with Red Parasol is a 1890 oil painting by James Ensor, a Belgian artist associated with the Les XX group.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman standing with a red parasol in her left hand, wearing a red jacket with white lace trim and a dark skirt. Her blurred face is directed forward, with her right hand resting on her hip, conveying a sense of confidence.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes and a bold color palette, exemplifying post-impressionist tendencies. The artist's use of visible brushwork and vivid colors adds to the painting's dynamic feel.
History & Provenance
The Lady with Red Parasol is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
James Sidney Edouard, Baron Ensor (13 April 1860 – 19 November 1949) was a Belgian painter and printmaker, an important influence on expressionism and surrealism who lived in Ostend for most of his life.
