Le phare d' OstendeJames EnsorNone
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
- Symbolic Expressionism
19th Century
Visual Overview
The painting is a representation of the ocean featuring a lighthouse situated in the distance. The sky above the scene is cloudy, contributing to the overall atmosphere. Several boats are visible on the water, with some positioned closer to the shore and others further out into the ocean. Two people are present in the image, one located near the left side and another towards the right side, providing a sense of scale to the maritime scene.
Technical Details
This artwork is an oil on canvas. The piece contains the following information:
- Title: Le phare d' Ostende
- Artist: James Ensor
- Date: 1885
James Ensor (1860 – 1949)
Discover James Ensor (1860-1949), a Belgian painter who pioneered Expressionism & Surrealism. Explore his unsettling scenes of masks, carnivals & skeletons.
About this artwork
- Title: Le phare d' Ostende
- Artist: James Ensor
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Symbolic Expressionism
- Medium: Oil On Canvas
- Period: 19th Century
- Corpus context: masks, recurring motif
- Main color: Gray
- Keywords: gift for artist lover, vintage belgian art, dark ocean scene
Quick Facts
- Subject or theme: Coastal landscape
- Notable elements or techniques: Atmospheric perspective
- Title: Le phare d' Ostende
- Movement: Symbolism
- Artist: James Ensor
Questions & Answers
Who created "Le phare d' Ostende"?
The artist behind "Le phare d' Ostende" is James Ensor. The work is catalogued under James Ensor's name.
Toward which tone does "Le phare d' Ostende" lean?
A green to violet spectrum hue runs through "Le phare d' Ostende" by James Ensor.
What is the format of "Le phare d' Ostende"?
The format of "Le phare d' Ostende" is landscape. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.