Nizhinsky Collection

Stage design for the ballet The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy, 1912. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the ballet The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy, 1912. From a private collection

Vaslav Nijinsky on the Lido, 1909. Found in the Collection of Museum of Modern Art, New York

Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy. Found in the collection of State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Tamara Karsavina and Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Daphnis et Chloé by M. Ravel, 1914
Tamara Karsavina and Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Daphnis et Chloe by M. Ravel, 1914. Private Collection

Tamara Karsavina in the Diaghilev's first Paris "Saison Russe", 1909. Creator: Anonymous
Tamara Karsavina in the Diaghilev's first Paris "Saison Russe", 1909. Private Collection

Vaslav Nijinsky in the Diaghilev's first Paris "Saison Russe", 1909. Creator: Anonymous
Vaslav Nijinsky in the Diaghilev's first Paris "Saison Russe", 1909. Private Collection

Faun (Nijinsky) and five maenads. Scene from the Nijinsky ballet "The Afternoon of a Faun", 1912. Private Collection

Chorus of maenads. Scene from the Nijinsky ballet "The Afternoon of a Faun", 1912. Private Collection

Nijinsky and Maurice Ravel at the piano playing a score from Daphnis and Chloe, 1912. Found in the collection of State Conservatory, St. Petersburg

Tamara Karsavina, Vaslav Nijinsky and Adolph Bolm in the ballet Carnaval by R. Schumann. Private Collection

Anna Pavlova and Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet Le Pavillon d Armide by Nikolai Tcherepnin, 1907. Private Collection

Ida Rubinstein and Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet Scheharazade. Artist: Barbier, George (1882-1932)
Ida Rubinstein and Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet Scheharazade. Private Collection

Danse Siamoise of Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Les Orientales Artist: Druet, Eugene (1868-1917)
Danse Siamoise of Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Les Orientales. Private Collection

La Princesse Enchantee. Costume design for the ballet The Sleeping Princess, 1921. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
La Princesse Enchantee. Costume design for the ballet The Sleeping Princess, 1921. From a private collection

Vaslav Nijinsky and Romola de Pulszky on their wedding day in Buenos Aires on September 10, 1913, 1913. Private Collection

Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Jeux by Claude Debussy. Artist: Gerschel, Charles
Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Jeux by Claude Debussy. Private Collection

Maurice Ravel, Vaslav Nijinsky, Bronislava Nijinska in Paris, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
Maurice Ravel, Vaslav Nijinsky, Bronislava Nijinska in Paris, 1914. Private Collection

Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Jeux by Claude Debussy, 1914. Private Collection

Costume design for Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet Cleopatra by A. Arensky, 1910. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet Cleopatra by A. Arensky, 1910. Private Collection

Bathers on the Lido, Venice (Serge Diaghilev and Vaslav Nijinsky on the Beach). Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Bathers on the Lido, Venice (Serge Diaghilev and Vaslav Nijinsky on the Beach). Private Collection

Vaslav Nijinsky. Costume design for the Ballet Blue God by R. Hahn, 1912. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Vaslav Nijinsky. Costume design for the Ballet Blue God by R. Hahn, 1912. From a private collection

Costume design for Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Blue God by R. Hahn, 1912. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Blue God by R. Hahn, 1912. From a private collection

Nymph. Costume design for the ballet The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy, 1912. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Nymph. Costume design for the ballet The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy, 1912. 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

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

Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Le Spectre de la Rose, 1911
Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Le Spectre de la Rose

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"Nijinsky: A Dazzling Dance Legend" Step into the enchanting world of Vaslav Nijinsky, a ballet icon whose extraordinary talent and mesmerizing performances left an indelible mark on the stage. From his captivating portrayal in "The Afternoon of a Faun" to his graceful presence on the Lido, Nijinsky's artistry knew no bounds. Immerse yourself in the exquisite stage design for "The Afternoon of a Faun, " where Leon Bakst's artistic vision brought Claude Debussy's music to life in 1912. Witness Nijinsky embodying the faun with such ethereal grace that it seemed as if he had stepped straight out of a dream. In 1909, Nijinsky graced the shores of Lido, capturing hearts with every move. His magnetic charisma and unparalleled skill made him an unforgettable presence wherever he danced. Nijinsky's collaboration with Maurice Ravel showcased their shared passion for music and dance. Together at the piano, they breathed life into Ravel's score from "Daphnis and Chloe" in 1912, creating an unforgettable harmony between movement and melody. Join Tamara Karsavina, Vaslav Nijinsky, and Adolph Bolm as they take center stage in Robert Schumann's ballet masterpiece "Carnaval. " Their synchronized movements painted a vivid picture of love, joy, and intrigue against Schumann's evocative composition. Witness Nijinsky alongside Anna Pavlova in Nikolai Tcherepnin's ballet "Le Pavillon d'Armide" (1907), beautifully captured by Karl August Fischer. Their chemistry ignited every scene as they transported audiences to another realm through their artistry. Experience the exotic allure of Eugene Druet’s depiction of Nijinksy performing the Danse Siamoise in “Les Orientales.