Gold Und White Colours On Paper Collection

Costume design for the ballet The Firebird (L oiseau de feu) by I. Stravinsky, 1922. Private Collection

Costume design for the Ballet Blue God by R. Hahn, 1911. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the Ballet Blue God by R. Hahn, 1911. Private Collection

Shah Jahan on a Terrace, 1627. Creator: Anonymous
Shah Jahan on a Terrace, 1627

Portrait of Vasily Petrovich Milyukov (1814-1872), 1839. Creator: Hampeln, Carl, von
Portrait of Vasily Petrovich Milyukov (1814-1872), 1839. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Stage design for the revue Aladin, or the Wonderful Lamp, 1919. Creator: Bakst
Stage design for the revue " Aladin, or the Wonderful Lamp", 1919. Private Collection

Costume design for the tragedy Antigone after Sophocles, ca 1904-1906. Private Collection

Costume design for the ballet Helene de Sparte by E. Verhaeren and D. de Severac
Costume design for the ballet He le ne de Sparte by E. Verhaeren and D. de Se verac, 1912. Private Collection

Wings of the Morning. Artist: Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914)
Wings of the Morning. Private Collection

Portrait of the Persian poet Hatefi (1454-1521), ca 1510-1511. Artist: Behzad, (Kamal ud-Din Behzad Herawi) (1460-1535)
Portrait of the Persian poet Hatefi (1454-1521), ca 1510-1511. Found in the collection of Aga Khan Museum, Toronto

Illustration to The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights. Artist: Malyutin, Sergei Vasilyevich (1859-1937)
Illustration to The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights. Found in the collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

The Angel of Life. Artist: Segantini, Giovanni (1858-1899)
The Angel of Life. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Ali Baba. Artist: Hawkins, Louis Welden (1849-1910)
Ali Baba. Private Collection

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev (Study for frescos in the St Vladimirs Cathedral of Kiev), 1884-1889. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Saint Prokopius of Ustyug (Study for frescos in the St Vladimirs Cathedral of Kiev), 1884-1889. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Saint Nikita, Bishop of Novgorod (Study for frescos in the St Vladimirs Cathedral of Kiev), 1884-1889. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Moscow, 1894. Artist: Bem, Elizaveta Merkuryevna (1843-1914)
Moscow, 1894. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Laying Nude, 1902. Artist: Vrubel, Mikhail Alexandrovich (1856-1910)
Laying Nude, 1902. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Horseman in a Landscape, Mid of 17th cen Artist: Iranian master
Horseman in a Landscape, Mid of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Dead Blue Roller, 1500 (or 1512). Artist: Durer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Dead Blue Roller, 1500 (or 1512). Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Shah-Jahan. (From: Padshahnama, or Chronicle of the King of the World), Between 1640 and 1650. From a private collection

Akbar visits the shrine of Khwajah Mu in ad-Din Chishti at Ajmer, ca 1590. Artist: Basawan (active 1580-1600)
Akbar visits the shrine of Khwajah Mu in ad-Din Chishti at Ajmer, ca 1590. From a private collection

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"Captivating Gold and White: A Journey through Time and Art" Step into a world of enchantment as we explore the mesmerizing combination of gold and white colors on paper. From the elaborate costume designs for iconic ballets to stunning portraits and stage settings, these works of art transport us to different eras and narratives. In 1922, Igor Stravinsky's ballet "The Firebird" came alive with its dazzling costume design by Leon Bakst. The intricate details in gold and white hues brought forth the mythical creature's fiery spirit on stage. Similarly, Bakst's work for "Blue God" in 1911 showcased his mastery in capturing divine elegance through this color palette. Travel back even further to 1627 when an anonymous artist depicted Shah Jahan on a Terrace using delicate strokes of gold and white. This portrait exudes regality, reflecting the opulence of Mughal India during that era. Carl von Hampeln's portrait of Vasily Petrovich Milyukov from 1839 is another testament to the timeless allure of gold and white tones. The play between light and shadow creates a sense of depth, highlighting Milyukov's noble features. Moving beyond portraiture, we encounter stage designs like those created by Bakst for revues such as "Aladin. " These vibrant scenes immerse audiences in fantastical worlds where golden hues illuminate every corner. Not limited to theatrical productions alone, this captivating color scheme also graces costumes designed for tragedies like Sophocles' "Antigone, " transporting viewers into ancient Greek mythology with its ethereal beauty. Eugene Verhaeren and Désiré de Séverac collaborated on the ballet "Hélène de Sparte, " which featured exquisite costumes adorned with gold accents. Each garment tells a story within itself while harmonizing perfectly with the dancers' movements.