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The Art Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce the publication of its first free, online exhibition catalogue, James Ensor: TheTemptation of Saint Anthony.

 

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The volume features new art historical and conservation research, as well as videos, on James Ensor’s monumental drawing The Temptation of Saint Anthony, which consists of 51 individual sheets and folios. Essays explore the historical context and visual culture that influenced Ensor as he created the work; one brings to light never-before published letters written by the artist that help us better understand the drawing. Another essay focuses on the multiyear conservation and restoration of the drawing. The catalogue includes high-resolution imaging that allows readers to zoom in to see the artist’s marks in detail, as well as interactive components that show how Ensor overlapped various sheets. The publication is lavishly illustrated with over 500 images.

 

This free online catalogue accompanies the exhibition Temptation: The Demons of James Ensor, which will run from November 23–January 25 at the Art Institute of Chicago. James Ensor: The Temptation of Saint Anthony also exists as a print publication, distributed by Yale University Press.

 

Both the print and online catalogues are generously funded by the Regenstein Foundation. This is the Art Institute’s third online publication to utilize the ChicagoCodeX, which has served as the foundation of the open-source digital publishing platform OSCI Toolkit (oscitoolkit.com).

 

Facts about the online catalogue:

• Five essays
  
• Over 500 illustrations
  
• High-resolution, zoomable images
  
• Accompanies the exhibition Temptation: The Demons of James Ensor (November 23–January 25, Art Institute of Chicago)