The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection: Set And Costume Designs For Ballet And Theatre

Alexander Schouvaloff

ISBN 10: 0856673153 / ISBN 13: 9780856673153

Published by Sothebyâ s Publications, 1987

About this Item

First edition hardback, 1987, with unclipped jacket. In overall fine, unread condition in a near-fine, slightly rubbed, dust jacket (now in protective wrapper). Binding tight and appears almost unopened. Internally clean, no annotation or inscriptions; text (English) and illustrations bright and clear throughout. This book is both large and heavy (over 2kg) and additional postage may be required if shipped outside the UK. Photographs available. Not an old library book. Seller Inventory # 241012

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection: Set And ...

Publisher: Sothebyâ s Publications

Publication Date: 1987

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

During his lifetime the late Baron Thyssen-Bornemisza acquired a collection of over fifty drawings - largely of set and costume designs - reflecting the theatre of the first half of the twentieth century, and particularly the ballet, during what was surely its most exciting and innovative period. Twenty-two of these drawings are by Leon Bakst, perhaps the most famous of all theatrical designers, whose revolutionary designs for Diaghilev's Ballet Russes played such a major part in the impact that company made during the years 1909-1929. In addition to works by Bakst, the collection includes drawings by George Barbier, Alexandre Benois, Erte, Alexandra Exter, Nathalie Gontcharova, Michel Larionov, Jose de Zamora and others.

About the Author:

Alexander Schouvaloff was Director of the Theatre Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, London.