James Ensor (1860-1949 )The Skinning. 1888. Etching. 97 x 136. Taevernier 57. Very nice proof on japan, titled, signed and dated in pencil (very faintly) between the subject and the plate cut. Large initial in pencil on verso and title in the artist's hand ("Les écorcheurs") on the lower left. Minor soiling, remnants of mounting tabs and traces of glue to the edges of the folio on the reverse. All margins [157 x 246].