Conception de costume oriental
Léon Bakst was the rockstar of stage design for the Ballets Russes, and this sketch shows why he caused a sensation in Paris. Dressed in a riot of electric blues, fiery reds, and gold patterns, this figure looks like a Mongolian warrior or nobleman ready for the spotlight. Bakst hated boring, realistic costumes; he wanted the stage to explode with the kind of bold, decorative flair seen here, blending Art Nouveau elegance with exotic themes. The signature in the corner belongs to the man who basically taught the world that theater costumes could be high art.
- Technique
- watercolor and ink
- Material
- paper
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