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Alexandre Benois
1870–1960 · Russian · 30 artworks
Post-ImpressionismArt NouveauHistorical recreationDetailed architectural renderingTheatrical compositionWatercolor techniqueStylized figures
artist bio
Alexandre Benois was a Russian artist, art critic, historian, and set designer who played a significant role in the Ballets Russes and the broader Russian artistic scene of the early 20th century. He is known for his historical paintings, stage designs, and contributions to the revival of interest in 18th-century art and culture.
what you'll learn
Studying Benois' work allows students to explore the intersection of art, history, and theater design. Students can learn about historical accuracy, narrative storytelling in art, and the principles of stage design.
related: Leon Bakst, Konstantin Somov
30 artworks
Versailles
1906
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The King
1906
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Chinese Pavilion. Jealous
1906
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Flora Pool in Versailles
1906
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The Evening
1906
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Versailles. "Mirror" at Trianon
1905
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Military Parade of Emperor Paul in front of Mikhailovsky Castle
1907
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Peterhof Palace. Merchant staircase at the Grand Palace
1900
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Oranienbaum. The Monkey Cabinet in Roller Coaster hall
1900
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Church of St. Catherine in St. Petersburg
1899
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Italian comedy. "Love Note"
1905
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Italian comedy
1916
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Breton dancing
1906
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The King walked in any weather…(Saint-Simon )
1898
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Versailles. Greenhouse
1906
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Interieur
1900
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Breton Landscape
1906
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Death of the Countess
1910
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Ray Embankment in Basel in the rain
1896
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Versailles. At Curtius.
1897
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Versailles. Alley
1906
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Versailles. Fountain of Bacchus in the winter
1905
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Versailles. Water parterre
1905
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Carnival on the Fontanka River
1900
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Peter I on a walk in the Summer Garden
1910
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At the German Quarter
1911
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Promenade of Empress Elizabeth through the Noble Streets of St Petersburg
1903
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Peterhof Palace. Mon Plaisir. Medium room.
1942
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Hermann at the entrance to the countess
1910
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Peterhof Palace. Lion cascade and colonnade
1900
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