The Rite of Spring 2
1917
Léon Bakst brings a character to life with swift, expressive lines, giving this bearded figure an intense, almost weary gaze that fits the dramatic tension of 'The Rite of Spring.' As the visual genius behind the Ballets Russes, Bakst used his Art Nouveau-inspired style to revolutionize stage design, shocking and delighting Parisian audiences. This sketch shows his mastery of capturing character essence with minimal strokes, focusing on that magnificent, flowing beard. His exotic aesthetics were so popular that they sparked a massive fashion craze across Europe in the 1910s.
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