Le chouJames EnsorNone
Oil On Canvas
WallArt
Expressionism
19th Century
A Vibrant Still Life
The painting Le chou is a still life featuring several vegetables arranged on a table. The composition includes broccoli, carrots, and cabbage. Also present in the scene are two apples. A bowl is placed on the table, contributing to the depth of the arrangement.
Visual Details
The artwork presents a close-up view of the fruit and vegetables, highlighting their textures and details through vibrant colors. The arrangement showcases an intricate composition of these everyday objects.
James Ensor (1860 – 1949)
Belgian Expressionist known for grotesque carnival masks and chaotic, brightly colored processions of skeletons and religious figures.
About this artwork
- Title: Le chou
- Artist: James Ensor
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Expressionism
- Medium: Oil On Canvas
- Period: 19th Century
- Corpus context: everyday beauty, bruegel and goya influence
- Keywords: james ensor, vegetable still life, fruit composition
- Color intensity: Balanced
Quick Facts
- Year: 1880
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Movement: Expressionism
- Notable elements or techniques: Vibrant textures and colors
- Title: Le chou
Questions & Answers
Is James Ensor, creator of "Le chou", known under other names?
James Ensor appears under the alternate names James Sidney Edouard, Baron Ensor, Baron James Ensor, James Sidney Edouard Ensor, James, Baron Ensor, James Ensor (baron).
What is "Le chou" about?
The themes present in "Le chou" by James Ensor include cabbage, carrots, apples, broccoli, bowl, vegetables, fruit, still life. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.
Is "Le chou" by James Ensor a portrait, landscape or square composition?
"Le chou" by James Ensor has a landscape format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.