Bakst drawing of a woman dancing, possibly for Ballet Russes production of "Scheherazade"
Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Publication Date: 1910
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Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
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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". Seller Inventory # 28307
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Title: Bakst drawing of a woman dancing, possibly ...
Publication Date: 1910
Condition: Very good condition
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