James’s work is defined by its post-impressionism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Still Life with Fish and Shells
James Ensor (Belgian, 1860–1949)

Death of Jezebel
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

The Infernal Cortege
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

The Temptation of Saint Anthony
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Demons Tormenting Me
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Portrait of the Artist's Niece in Chinese Costume
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Village Fair at the Windmill
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Anger, from The Deadly Sins
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Los Caprichos: Se Repulen
James Ensor (Belgian, 1860-1949) after Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746-1828)

Menu for Charles Vos
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Temptation of Saint Anthony
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Demons Teasing Me
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Demons Teasing Me
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Poster for the Salon des Cent (Self-Portrait with Devils)
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Death Chasing the Flock of Mortals
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Sketchbook
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Storm at the Edge of the Wood
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Portrait of the Artist's Sister, Marie
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Masks and Grotesque Figures
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949

Hop-Frog's Revenge
James Ensor Belgian, 1860-1949