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Size: 5" x 7"

Thank you, hello, or I love you, custom greeting cards are thoughtful gifts that are always the perfect way to express yourself.

  • Dimensions: 5" x 7" (portrait or landscape)
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The Skeleton Painter | James Ensor Card

The Skeleton Painter (1896) by Belgian artist James Ensor (1860–1949) is a witty and macabre self-portrait in which the artist imagines himself as a skeleton working in his studio. Dressed in a light blue suit, the skeletal painter stands before an easel, holding a palette and brushes, surrounded by framed paintings, prints, and artistic supplies. Blending dark humor with the surreal and fantastical, Ensor transforms the familiar image of an artist at work into a playful meditation on mortality, identity, and artistic creation. The vivid colors, unusual subject, and eccentric atmosphere reflect Ensor's distinctive approach to Symbolist and avant-garde art. Use the design tools to add custom text or personalize the image.

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By Michelle H.July 15, 2025 • Verified Purchase
Folded Greeting Card, Size: 5" x 7", Paper: Signature Matte, Envelopes: White
I was searching high and low for an invitation that went with a fire theme (account my mom wants 70 real live burning candles on the cake) surprise birthday party. I found these and couldn’t buy them quick enough! They far exceeded my expectations! One word of caution is that they default to matte so if you want glossy finish you have to manually select it. I only changed where the 2 clip art pics were located to make space for the text. I even used the default font for the design. Comes with nice white envelopes that don’t need the upgrade. The feedback from the invitees has been amazing. Thanks Cathy for an amazing product!! *please note I redacted sensitive information on the pictures with black mark out. .
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By Kelli T.July 23, 2021 • Verified Purchase
Folded Greeting Card, Size: 5" x 7", Paper: Signature Matte, Envelopes: White
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This was my first time ordering from Zazzle. I was not disappointed! The card was amazing. I personalized it and that made it even more special. The amazing quality of the card was definitely noticeable. And you really can’t complain about the prices. Perfect. Clear. Not too dark, not too light. Just like it looked online.
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By Jessica M.June 18, 2026 • Verified Purchase
Folded Greeting Card, Size: 5" x 7", Paper: Premium Linen
Lovely quality note card. I ordered the pearlescent finish, and while it does look very pretty, I don't think it added enough of a glittery sheen to order that finish again. The design is gorgeous and the colors are vibrant and beautiful. Everything from order to delivery was great, including time frames between order and delivery. I am pleased with this order and would order again. Kind of sad that you can order the cards in singles, but the matching envelopes must be ordered in quantities of 10. I just elected to have the white envelope included with the card instead, but someone buying multiple note cards might enjoy ordering the matching envelopes as well.

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james ensorthe skeleton painterskeleton artist paintingvintage symbolist artsurreal skeleton artworkmacabre vintage paintingartist studio artworkbelgian fine art19th century artavant garde painting

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The Skeleton Painter | James Ensor Card
Product ID: 256038943268361384
Created on: 9/3/2023, 6:57 PM
Rating: G