Sergei Diaghilev Collection

Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho)
6030994 Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vera Nemchinova, Russian ballet dancer, 1910s. Nemchinova (1899-1984) as Golden Bird in the Ballet Russes production of Childrens Tales

Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho)
6030985 Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume design for the Eunuch in a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho)
6030990 Costume design for the Eunuch in a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pirate costume design for Daphnis and Chloe, 1913 (watercolour on board)
3928621 Pirate costume design for Daphnis and Chloe, 1913 (watercolour on board) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 26.8x39.5 cm; Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, NY

Stage design for the ballet La damnation de Faust by Hector Berlioz, Early 1920s. Creator: Bakst
Stage design for the ballet La damnation de Faust by Hector Berlioz, Early 1920s. Private Collection

Diaghilev and Lifar Artist: Anonymous
Diaghilev and Lifar. Private Collection

Ballets Russes in Seville, Spain, 1916. The Ballets Russes was a famous itinerant ballet company founded by Serge Diaghilev (1872-1929) in Paris in 1909

Alice Nikitina and Serge Lifar, Russian ballet dancers, 1924. Nikitina (1904-1978) and Lifar (1905-1986) in the Ballets Russes production of Les Biches by Francis Poulenc. From a private collection

Leon Bakst, Russian artist and designer, 1910s. Bakst (1866-1924) is best known for the costume and set designs he produced for Serge Diaghilevs famous itinerant ballet company, the Ballets Russes

Leon Bakst, Russian artist and designer and ballet impresario Serge Diaghilev, c1910. Bakst (1866-1924) (left) and Diaghilev (1872-1929) (centre) with unidentified others

Michel Fokine, Russian ballet dancer and choreographer, 1911. Fokine (1880-1942) in the Ballets Russes production of the ballet Daphnis et Chloe, which he choreogaphed

Walter Nouvel, Serge Diaghilev and Serge Lifar on the Lido in Venice, 1927
Walter Nouvel, Serge Diaghilev and Serge Lifar on the Lido in Venice

Serge Diaghilev and Leonide Massine, c. 1925
Serge Diaghilev and Leonide Massine

Sergei Diaghilev and Olga Khokhlova, 1928
Sergei Diaghilev and Olga Khokhlova

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

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Sergei Diaghilev: Revolutionizing Ballet with Artistic Brilliance Sergei Diaghilev, the visionary behind the iconic Ballets Russes, left an indelible mark on the world of dance. With his keen eye for talent and unwavering dedication to artistic excellence, he transformed ballet into a mesmerizing fusion of music, movement, and visual splendor. One glance at his costume designs for Scheherazade reveals his unparalleled creativity. The vibrant lithographs bring to life the exotic allure of this timeless tale. Through intricate details and rich colors, Diaghilev transported audiences to a realm where fantasy merged seamlessly with reality. Among the stars who graced his productions was Vera Nemchinova, a Russian ballet dancer whose ethereal grace captivated audiences in the 1910s. Her delicate movements perfectly complemented Diaghilev's grand vision, leaving spectators spellbound by her sheer artistry. Diaghilev's influence extended far beyond Russia's borders. In Seville, Spain in 1916, he brought Ballets Russes to new heights as its enchanting performances enthralled international audiences. It was here that Alice Nikitina and Serge Lifar showcased their extraordinary talents as Russian ballet dancers - their every step a testament to Diaghilev's impeccable taste in selecting exceptional artists. The Eunuch costume design from Scheherazade further exemplifies Diaghilev's attention to detail. The lithograph captures both opulence and mystique through its intricate patterns and sumptuous hues - a true masterpiece that enhanced the narrative power of each performance. Daphnis and Chloe saw yet another triumph for Diaghilev as he collaborated with Leon Bakst on pirate costume design in 1913. Through watercolor strokes on board, Bakst breathed life into these characters' swashbuckling adventures while staying true to Diaghilev's vision of ballet as a complete sensory experience.