Masks

James Sidney Edouard, Baron Ensor's painting Masks is a striking example of Symbolic painting that explores themes of identity and societal masks. As a prominent figure in the development of Expressionism and influential in Surrealism, Ensor's work often delves into psychological and emotional depths. Living in Ostend and associated with Les XX, he used vivid colors and exaggerated forms to evoke a sense of unease and satire. Masks exemplifies his fascination with human facade and the ambiguity between reality and performance.