Sudeykin Collection

Stage design for the ballet The Nutcracker by P. Tchaikovsky. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich
Stage design for the ballet The Nutcracker by P. Tchaikovsky. Private Collection

Wall painting from the Cabaret "The comedian's rest home", 1916. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Priest. Costume design for the opera Die Zauberflote by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Private Collection

Costume design for the ballet The Fairy Doll by J. Bayer, c. 1924. Creator: Sudeykin
Costume design for the ballet The Fairy Doll by J. Bayer, c. 1924. Private Collection

Costume design for the theatre play The Marriage of Figaro by P. de Beaumarchais, 1915. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Theatre set design. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich (1882-1946)
Theatre set design. From a private collection

Stage design for the ballet Petrushka by I. Stravinsky. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich
Stage design for the ballet Petrushka by I. Stravinsky. From a private collection

Illustration to essay The Blue Rose by S. Makovsky, 1907. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich
Illustration to essay The Blue Rose by S. Makovsky, 1907. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Public Merrymaking, 1906. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich (1882-1946)
Public Merrymaking, 1906. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Fairy Doll. Costume design for Anna Pavlova, 1924. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich
The Fairy Doll. Costume design for Anna Pavlova, 1924. From a private collection

Woman in purple (Olga Glebova-Sudeikina). Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich (1882-1946)
Woman in purple (Olga Glebova-Sudeikina). From a private collection

Walk, 1910s. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich (1882-1946)
Walk, 1910s. From a private collection

Porcelain Figures and Flowers. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich (1882-1946)
Porcelain Figures and Flowers. From a private collection

The Swing, 1920s. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich (1882-1946)
The Swing, 1920s. From a private collection

Vera de Bosset Stravinsky (1888-1982), 1921. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich
Vera de Bosset Stravinsky (1888-1982), 1921. From a private collection

Ballet, 1910. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich (1882-1946)
Ballet, 1910. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Elene Komisarjevskaia-Balieff and Natalia Molostova. Artist: Sudeykin
Portrait of Elene Komisarjevskaia-Balieff and Natalia Molostova. From a private collection

Vera de Bosset Stravinsky (1888-1982), c. 1920. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich
Vera de Bosset Stravinsky (1888-1982), c. 1920. Found in the collection of Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Le theatre Apollo, Paris, 1921. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich (1882-1946)
Le theatre Apollo, Paris, 1921. Private Collection

Nude. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich (1882-1946)
Nude. Private Collection

The Rest in the Michael Park. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich (1882-1946)
The Rest in the Michael Park. Found in the collection of State B. Kustodiev Art Gallery, Astrakhan

Poster for The Chief Thing, play by Nikolai Evreinov. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich
Poster for The Chief Thing, play by Nikolai Evreinov. Private Collection

Stage design for the ballet The Nutcracker by P. Tchaykovsky. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich
Stage design for the ballet The Nutcracker by P. Tchaykovsky. Private Collection

Paganini. Design for the ballet Paganini by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Artist: Sudeykin
Paganini. Design for the ballet Paganini by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Private Collection

Portrait of the choreographer and ballet dancer Leonide Massine (1896-1979). Private Collection

Portrait of the ballet dancer Olga Glebova-Sudeikina (1885-1945), 1910s. Private Collection

Ruby Elzy in Porgy and Bess, 1935. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich (1882-1946)
Ruby Elzy in Porgy and Bess, 1935. Private Collection

Stage design for the play The Carnival of Life by G. Boillet, 1915
Stage design for the play " The Carnival of Life" by G. Boillet, 1915. Found in the Collection of Armenian National Gallery, Yerevan

Doll. Private Collection

Still life with ceramics and narcissi, 1927. Private Collection

The Volkhov River. Stage design for the opera Sadko by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1929-1930. Private Collection

Costume design. Private Collection

Set design for the ballet La Fille mal gardee (The Wayward Daughter) by J. Dauberval
Set design for the ballet La Fille mal garde e (The Wayward Daughter) by J. Dauberval. Private Collection

Portrait of Elene Komisarjevskaia-Balieff (1895-1981). Private Collection

A Flower Seller, 1900s-1910s. Private Collection

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Sudeykin: A Master of Artistic Expression Step into the enchanting world of Sergei Yurievich Sudeykin, a visionary artist whose talent knew no bounds. Known for his captivating stage designs and exquisite costume creations, Sudeykin left an indelible mark on the world of ballet, opera, and theater. One cannot help but be mesmerized by Sudeykin's stage design for Pyotr Tchaikovsky's timeless masterpiece, "The Nutcracker. " With meticulous attention to detail, he brought Clara's magical journey to life through intricate set pieces that transported audiences into a whimsical realm. In Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera "Die Zauberflote, " Sudeykin showcased his flair for costume design with his priestly creation. Every stitch and embellishment exuded elegance and sophistication while perfectly complementing the grandeur of Mozart's music. "The Fairy Doll" ballet became even more enchanting thanks to Sudeykin's stunning costumes. His imaginative designs transformed dancers into ethereal beings as they gracefully glided across the stage in their resplendent attire. When Pierre de Beaumarchais' comedic play "The Marriage of Figaro" took center stage in 1915, it was Sudeykin who breathed life into its characters through his remarkable costume designs. Each outfit captured the essence of the era while adding a touch of whimsy that delighted both actors and audience alike. Beyond theatrical productions, it also displayed his artistic prowess in other mediums. His theatre set design for Igor Stravinsky's iconic ballet "Petrushka" created an immersive experience where every corner told a story. Serving as visual accompaniments to literary works such as Sergey Makovsky’s essay “The Blue Rose, ” or capturing moments from everyday life like in “Public Merrymaking, ” Sudeykin proved himself to be a versatile artist capable of capturing the essence of any subject matter.