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James Ensor's Drunkards Seek Solace in Alcohol

Discover the searing social commentary and great emotional depth of James Ensor’s masterpiece ‘Les Pochards (The Drunkards)’ in the latest episode of Anatomy of an Artwork. The work is a highlight of our upcoming Impressionist & Modern Art Day Sale (20 June, London).

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