Leon Bakst
1866â1924 ¡ Russian ¡ 17 artworks
Art NouveauExotic color palettesDynamic compositionsTheatrical designLinear ornamentationCostume design
artist bio
Leon Bakst was a Russian painter and stage designer who significantly contributed to the Art Nouveau movement. He is best known for his innovative and exotic set and costume designs for the Ballets Russes, which revolutionized theatrical design and influenced fashion and interior decor.
what you'll learn
Studying Bakst's work allows students to explore the principles of Art Nouveau, focusing on the use of flowing lines, vibrant colors, and exotic themes. Students can also learn about the impact of theatrical design on visual culture and the importance of collaboration in the arts.
related: Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt, Aubrey Beardsley
17 artworks
In the artist's studio
1908
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Portrait of the Marchesa Casati
1912
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Portrait of Leon Bakst
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Portrait of a Lady
1917
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The Portrait of Son of the Artist
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Portrait of Boris Nikolayevich Bugaev (Andrey Bely)
1905
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Leonid Massine
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Terror Antiquus
1908
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Dmitry Filosof portrait
1897
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Portrait of Jean Cocteau
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Model
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Portrait of Russian painter  Filipp Andreevich Maljawin
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The poet Zinaida Gippius
1906
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Self Portrait
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Vase (self-portrait)
1906
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Portrait of Alexandre Benois
1898
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The Supper
1902
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