Henry De Groux (1866-1930): maître de la démesure. Occident and philosopher Etel Adnan juxtaposes

and philosopher Etel Adnan juxtaposes precious ancient manuscripts with works by contemporary artists and writers

Better to throw oneself into the water

but whose photos of major works are brought together in this book

partly unpublished

The Mysteries of the Four Balls relates to four clay balls thrown towards the four cardinal points for the protection of Osiris

Henry De Groux (1866-1930): maître de la démesure. Occident and philosopher Etel Adnan juxtaposesHenry de Groux was born in Brussels in 1866 and died in Marseille in 1930. The son of the realist painter Charles Degroux, Henry was devastated by his father's premature death and benefited from the protection of his elder brother, Flicien Rops. A draftsman, painter, sculptor, illustrator, and writer, he worked alongside Degouve de Nuncques, Ensor, Bloy, Mallarm, Zola, and many others. Known for causing a scandal at an exhibition of the avant garde