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ENSOR, JAMES

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ENSOR, JAMES
<b>1246. JAMES ENSOR </b>(1860 - 1949) Belgian Expressionist painter, a founding member of the Group XX, from which he was nearly expelled because of the originality of his art. He began to garner respect towards the end of the century. The theme of masks is central to Ensor's work. Scarce A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Paris, May 9, 1920 in French, a letter of introduction for one Warren Fonteyn: <i>"ÉA writer of great talent and a critic of good tasteÉ</i>", asking that he be shown a gallery, and with additional mention of watercolor painters. Near fine.<b> $200-300</b>