Costume Design For Don Juan II
1901
Before he became the visionary behind the Ballets Russes' explosive stage designs, Léon Bakst was exploring the moody, elongated figures of Russian Symbolism. This costume sketch, likely for the character Mercuria in a production of Don Juan, features a woman in a sweeping slate-blue gown and a dramatic, wide-brimmed black hat. Her hands are clasped demurely, contrasting with the bold, fluid lines of her dress, capturing the Art Nouveau fascination with theatrical mystery and silhouette. The Cyrillic text in the corner identifies the character and the play.
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