Fin de Siècle

Question 1

Answer 1

Ensor

The Entry of Christ into Brussels

1888

Belgian Fin de Siècle

referenceing Christ entering Jerusalem

figures appear to be peering behind masks, faces are lifeless with holes for eyes

Question 2

Answer 2

Toulouse-Lautrec

Le Divan Japonaise

1892-3

French Fin de Siècle

compare to Japanese prints: large flat areas of color

depiciton of celebrity, anyone could recognize this woman by her silhouette

Question 3

Answer 3

Toulouse-Lautrec

In the Salon of the Brothel of the Rue des Moulins

1894

French Fin de Siècle

didn’t romanticize the night life in his personal works

depicted women honestly and sympathetically

Question 4

Answer 4

Toulouse-Lautrec

At the Moulin Rouge

1892

French Fin de Siècle

green cast of light on the woman’s face is electricity

photographers and other recognizable people are depicted