Léon 1866 1924 Collection (#4)

Stage design for the play Salome by O. Wilde, 1912. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the play Salome by O. Wilde, 1912. From a private collection

Costume design for the opera Fedra by Ildebrando Pizzetti, 1917. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the opera Fedra by Ildebrando Pizzetti, 1917. From a private collection

Stage design for the play The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian by Gabriele D Annuzio, 1922. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the play The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian by Gabriele D Annuzio, 1922. From a private collection

Stage design for the drama Phaedra (Phedre) by Jean Racine, 1923. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the drama Phaedra (Phedre) by Jean Racine, 1923. From a private collection

Costume design for the opera Sadko by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1917. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the opera Sadko by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1917. From a private collection

Ivan Tsarevich. Costume design for the ballet The Firebird (L oiseau de feu) by I. Stravinsky, 1910. From a private collection

Stage design for the ballet Le donne di buon umore by C. Goldoni, 1917. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the ballet Le donne di buon umore by C. Goldoni, 1917. From a private collection

The Yellow Sultans Wife, 1916. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
The Yellow Sultans Wife, 1916. From a private collection

Costume design for the ballet The Magic Toy Shop by G. Rossini, 1919. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the ballet The Magic Toy Shop by G. Rossini, 1919. From a private collection

Costume design for the ballet Les Papillons by Robert Schumann, 1912. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the ballet Les Papillons by Robert Schumann, 1912. From a private collection

Page de la princesse. Costume design for the ballet Sleeping Beauty by P. Tchaikovsky, 1916. From a private collection

Delphi, 1907. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Delphi, 1907. From a private collection

Galisson. Costume design for the ballet Sleeping Beauty by P. Tchaikovsky, 1921. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Galisson. Costume design for the ballet Sleeping Beauty by P. Tchaikovsky, 1921. From a private collection

Englishwoman. Costume design for the ballet The Magic Toy Shop by G. Rossini, 1919. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Englishwoman. Costume design for the ballet The Magic Toy Shop by G. Rossini, 1919. From a private collection

Englishman. Costume design for the ballet The Magic Toy Shop by G. Rossini, 1919. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Englishman. Costume design for the ballet The Magic Toy Shop by G. Rossini, 1919. From a private collection

Stage design for the ballet Thamar by M. A. Balakirev, 1912. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the ballet Thamar by M.A. Balakirev, 1912. From a private collection

Design of a modern Dress, 1910s. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Design of a modern Dress, 1910s. From a private collection

Italian puppet. Costume design for the ballet The Magic Toy Shop by G. Rossini, 1919. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Italian puppet. Costume design for the ballet The Magic Toy Shop by G. Rossini, 1919. From a private collection

Portrait of Ida Rubinstein. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Portrait of Ida Rubinstein. From a private collection

Costume design for the ballet Le donne di buon umore by C. Goldoni, 1917. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the ballet Le donne di buon umore by C. Goldoni, 1917. From a private collection

Peasant woman. Costume design for the Vaudeville Old Moscow at the Theatre Femina in Paris, 1922. From a private collection

Nijinsky and Karsavina in the ballet Le Spectre de la Rose, 1911. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Nijinsky and Karsavina in the ballet Le Spectre de la Rose, 1911. From a private collection

Costume design for Mrs. L. Bakst, 1903. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for Mrs. L. Bakst, 1903. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Carmen, 1892. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Carmen, 1892. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Watering Horse. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Watering Horse. From a private collection

Fancy Dress Costume Design, c. 1914. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Fancy Dress Costume Design, c. 1914. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Stage design for the ballet Les Orientales, c. 1910. Private Collection

Portrait of the painter Filipp Andreevich Malyavin (1869-1940). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Stage design for the ballet Cleopatre, 1909. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the ballet Cleopatre, 1909. From a private collection

Hall of sculptures on the Dyaghilevs Exposition de l Art russe at the Salon d Automne in Paris in 1906

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Léon Bakst (1866-1924) was a renowned artist and costume designer, known for his incredible contributions to the world of ballet. His stage designs for iconic ballets like The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy in 1912 showcased his exceptional talent and creativity. Bakst's costumes for The Firebird (L'oiseau de feu) by I. Stravinsky in 1922 were equally remarkable, capturing the essence of the characters with intricate details. In 1911, Bakst designed stunning costumes for the Ballet Blue God by R. Hahn, displaying his ability to bring imagination to life through fabric and color. He also created headgear specifically crafted for Ida Rubinstein in the ballet Scheherazade in 1910, adding an extra touch of grandeur to her performance. Bakst collaborated closely with Vaslav Nijinsky, one of history's greatest male dancers. In their work together on The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy, they pushed boundaries and challenged traditional norms with their innovative approach. The title page of Souvenir program for Ballets Russes exemplifies Bakst's artistic prowess beyond just costume design; it showcases his ability to create visually captivating pieces that transcend time. His costume designs extended beyond ballet as well - from Phaedra in Hippolytus by Euripides in 1902 to La Princesse Enchantee in The Sleeping Princess in 1921 - Bakst consistently demonstrated his versatility and mastery across different art forms. Even today, we can appreciate the lower torso piece he created for Ida Rubinstein back in 1915 or marvel at his interpretation of Bluebird's costume from Sleeping Beauty by P. Tchaikovsky. Léon Bakst left an indelible mark on the world of dance and theater through his extraordinary talent as both an artist and a costume designer.