The Painter James Ensor by Walter Vaes

The Painter James Ensor, in brief

Title: The Painter James Ensor
Artist: Walter Vaes (1882–1958)
Artist born in: Borgerhout, Belgium
Date: 1929
Dimensions: 49 × 59 cm
Where to see it: Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium

Which museum holds The Painter James Ensor?

Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

Antwerp, Belgium

The History of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp The origins of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp reach back to the late 14th century, rooted in the holdings of the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke. This guild, which included painters, sculptors, and goldsmiths, remained active until 1773. The collection was eventually inherited by the academy, forming the nucleus of what would become a public institution.

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Where can I see the original "The Painter James Ensor" by Walter Vaes?

You can see the original "The Painter James Ensor" at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.

What is the creation date of "The Painter James Ensor" by Walter Vaes?

"The Painter James Ensor" dates from 1929. The date places the work within Walter Vaes's career and its era.

How big is the original "The Painter James Ensor"?

The original "The Painter James Ensor" by Walter Vaes measures 59.0 x 49.0cm.

Is "The Painter James Ensor" by Walter Vaes in the public domain?

"The Painter James Ensor" by Walter Vaes is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Who is the artist behind "The Painter James Ensor"?

"The Painter James Ensor" is attributed to Walter Vaes.

How old was Walter Vaes when creating "The Painter James Ensor" in 1929?

Walter Vaes made "The Painter James Ensor" at the age of 47. The artist was born in 1882 and the work is dated 1929.

Is "The Painter James Ensor" by Walter Vaes in the public domain, and why?

"The Painter James Ensor" by Walter Vaes is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1958.

Is "The Painter James Ensor" by Walter Vaes kept in the artist's home country?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "The Painter James Ensor" is held in Belgium, while Walter Vaes was born in Belgium.

About the artist, Walter Vaes

1882–1958, Belgium

Walter Vaes

The Life and Art of Walter Vaes Born in Borgerhout, Belgium, Walter Vaes was a painter and printmaker whose artistic journey spanned from 1900 to 1958. He received his formal training in painting and engraving under Piet Verhaert and later studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp under Albrecht De Vriendt. His early career was marked by significant recognition, including winning the Belgian Prix de Rome in painting in 1904, which allowed him to travel through Italy. During the First World War, he resided in Veere, Netherlands, before returning to Borgerhout in 1919.

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