Academic Male Nude. James Ensor, circa 1881; chalk and charcoal on paper. From the prestigious and unique collection of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. They collected male figurative art and were fans of the French School of academic figurative drawing.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
James Ensor was from Belgium and was both a painter and printmaker. He was a strong advocate and important influence on artistic schools of Expressionism and Surrealism. He lived in the city of Ostend for most of his life and known as a proud member of Les XX.