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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Skeletons Fighting Over a Hanged Man


James Ensor, Skeletons Fighting Over a Hanged Man (1891) 

Critics debate whether this painting represents Ensor's mistresses arguing over him, or the battle between art critics about the merits of his work. 

It could be both of these, but I ultimately see the pettiness and futility of all human conflict. 



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