Bacchante in 'Narcisse'
1911 - 1916
Léon Bakst was the original rockstar of stage design, and this vibrant sketch proves why. Created for the ballet 'Narcisse', it captures a Bacchante—a wild follower of the god of wine—mid-dance in a swirl of exotic, patterned fabrics that scream Art Nouveau flair. Bakst’s bold use of clashing oranges and greens shocked Parisian audiences in the early 1900s, effectively launching a massive fashion craze for 'oriental' styles. You can almost feel the music and the madness in her flowing hair and outstretched arms, showcasing the dynamism that made the Ballets Russes so famous.
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