Bakst drawing of a woman dancing, possibly for Ballet Russes production of "Scheherazade"
by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
- Used
- Condition
- Very good condition
- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
1910. Very good condition. The famed Russian scene and costume designer worked extensively with Sergei Diaghilev circle and the Ballets Russes, for which he designed exotic, richly colored sets and costumes. The pencil drawing is of a woman dancing, in pantaloons and a flowing peach colored scarf wreathing her head. It was possibly a costume for "Scheherazade" a Ballet Russes production performed in 1910.
Unsigned. Beautifully and archivally framed. Drawing approx. 6 1/2 x 8 1/2, frame approx. 13 x 15"
Unsigned. Beautifully and archivally framed. Drawing approx. 6 1/2 x 8 1/2, frame approx. 13 x 15"
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28307
- Title
- Bakst drawing of a woman dancing, possibly for Ballet Russes production of "Scheherazade"
- Author
- Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1910
- Bookseller catalogs
- RUSSIA;
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Garrison, New York
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