Escena oriental
Léon Bakst captures a vibrant moment of commerce in this loose, energetic watercolor, reflecting the 'Orientalist' fascination of the early 20th century. A shirtless merchant in a blue turban sits low to the ground, stretching a long, brilliant red carpet toward a young, fashionably dressed customer. The background is a cluttered treasure trove of hanging rugs and pottery, suggesting a bustling bazaar scene. Bakst created this during his travels to the East around 1906, absorbing the exotic colors and light that would soon define his explosive stage designs for the Ballets Russes.
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