James Ensor 1860-1949
La Gamme d’amour, 1929
First edition, illustrated with 22 drawings of marionette costumes, reproduced in colour on 21 plates, each protected by titled tissue guards. Complete with the 31-page musical score at the end. Oblong octavo. Folio
format. With uncut gatherings.
Oblong octavo. Folio format.
format. With uncut gatherings.
Oblong octavo. Folio format.
250 x 330 mm
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The publication presents a “very fine selection” (as stated by Ensor) of six scenes from the twenty-six that make up the spectacle Flirt de marionnettes. Ensor composed the ballet in...
The publication presents a “very fine selection” (as stated by Ensor) of six scenes from the twenty-six that make
up the spectacle Flirt de marionnettes. Ensor composed the ballet in 1906, produced the text and illustrations in
1907, and completed the music in 1911. The first performance took place in Ostend in 1913, followed by Brussels (Giroux) in 1920, Antwerp in 1924, and Liège in 1927.
up the spectacle Flirt de marionnettes. Ensor composed the ballet in 1906, produced the text and illustrations in
1907, and completed the music in 1911. The first performance took place in Ostend in 1913, followed by Brussels (Giroux) in 1920, Antwerp in 1924, and Liège in 1927.
Provenance
Georges Vriamont (dedication)
Literature
Aug.Taevernier, James Ensor. Illustrated catalogue of his engravings. Pandora, 1999, p. 340-341 no. 140, ill.
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