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    In 1883 a Belgian painter of half-English origin made a self-portrait to which he added a significant complement that was meant as a reference to Peter Paul Rubens. Who was he and what was the complement?

    Question #81202. Asked by Flem-ish. (May 30 07 8:49 AM)


    Sofie

    		James Ensor

    'Self-Portrait in a Flowered Hat' in which he overpainted an earlier showy portrait in imitation of Rubens with an absurd bright ladies hat.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A198100

    May 30 07, 8:55 AM
    mutchisman

    		In 1883 James Ensor painted a self-portrait which showed him wearing a flowery hat. This was an ironic reference to his great model Rubens.
    Check the bottom of the page on this link;

    http://www.culturekiosque.com/art/exhibiti/james_ensor.html

    May 30 07, 8:59 AM
    Flem-ish

    		The first version had not found a buyer...

    May 30 07, 9:12 AM

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