Abstract
This paper examines the way James Ensor refers to the great Flemish painters of the past (Bruegel, in particular) in his written work. Relations between Ensor’s paintings and the Flemish tradition have often been stressed, but his writings deserve closer attention. Ensor created his artistic position in reference to these Flemish painters. Bruegel, among others, appears as a strong identification figure for the painter who seeks to create a modern œuvre, while staying part of a tradition. This study retraces the legend created by the artist and its influence on critical discourse and reception.
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