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Leon Bakst

Leon Bakst (Russian: Лев Самойлович Бакст) was a prominent Russian painter and stage designer, celebrated for his innovative contributions to the world of art and theater. Born in the late 19th century, Bakst became a central figure in the cultural renaissance that swept through Russia and Europe, leaving an indelible mark on the visual and performing arts.

Bakst's work is distinguished by its rich use of color, intricate patterns, and imaginative compositions, which brought to life the exotic and often fantastical themes of the ballets and operas for which he designed. His association with the Ballets Russes, a groundbreaking ballet company that performed across Europe and America, solidified his reputation as a visionary artist. The costumes and sets he created for productions like "The Firebird" and "Scheherazade" were celebrated for their creativity and exoticism, influencing not only the world of theater but also fashion and interior design.

His art extends beyond the stage, with paintings and illustrations that capture the same vibrancy and innovation found in his theatrical work. Museums and galleries around the world, including the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, house his works, allowing art lovers to experience the magic of Bakst's creations.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Leon Bakst's work offers a unique glimpse into a transformative period of cultural history, where the boundaries of art and performance were reimagined. His legacy continues to inspire and captivate, making his pieces highly sought after in the art world.

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Date and place of birt:27 january 1866, Grodno, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:27 december 1924, Rueil-Malmaison, France
Nationality:Byelorussia, Russia, France, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Designer, Illustrator, Painter, Scenographer
Art school / group:Mir iskusstva, Union of Russian Artists
Genre:Mythological painting, Portrait
Art style:Art Nouveau, Modern art, Orientalism

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Yevsey Yevseyevich Moiseyenko (1916 - 1988)
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Ivan Fomich Khrutsky (1810 - 1885)
Ivan Fomich Khrutsky
1810 - 1885
Anton Pevzner (1884 - 1962)
Anton Pevzner
1884 - 1962
Mikhas Sevruk (1905 - 1979)
Mikhas Sevruk
1905 - 1979
Il'ya L'vovich Tabenkin (1914 - 1988)
Il'ya L'vovich Tabenkin
1914 - 1988
Isaac Aronovich Davidovich (1911 - 1993)
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Vitol'd Kaetanovich Byalynitsky-Birulya (1872 - 1957)
Vitol'd Kaetanovich Byalynitsky-Birulya
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Vitaly Feodosyevich Chernobrisov (1940 - 2022)
Vitaly Feodosyevich Chernobrisov
1940 - 2022
Isaak Yakovlevich Itkind (1871 - 1969)
Isaak Yakovlevich Itkind
1871 - 1969
Ivan Osipovich Akhremchik (1903 - 1971)
Ivan Osipovich Akhremchik
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Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan (1903 - 1980)
Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan
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Osip Markovich Lubitch (1896 - 1990)
Osip Markovich Lubitch
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Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski (1833 - 1900)
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January Sukhodolsky (1797 - 1875)
January Sukhodolsky
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Mikhail Andreyevich Savitsky (1922 - 2010)
Mikhail Andreyevich Savitsky
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Creators Art Nouveau

Alfons Siber (1860 - 1919)
Alfons Siber
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Irving Penn (1917 - 2009)
Irving Penn
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Édouard Edmond Doigneau (1865 - 1954)
Édouard Edmond Doigneau
1865 - 1954
Fernand Toussaint (1873 - 1956)
Fernand Toussaint
1873 - 1956
Fritz Klimsch (1870 - 1960)
Fritz Klimsch
1870 - 1960
Charles-Théodore Frère (1814 - 1886)
Charles-Théodore Frère
1814 - 1886
William Seltzer Rice (1873 - 1963)
William Seltzer Rice
1873 - 1963
Evald Nielsen (1879 - 1958)
Evald Nielsen
1879 - 1958
Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger (1824 - 1888)
Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger
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Normunds Braslins (1962)
Normunds Braslins
1962
Arvid Mather (1905 - 1950)
Arvid Mather
1905 - 1950
Pat Wilson (1868 - 1928)
Pat Wilson
1868 - 1928
John Cecil Stephenson (1889 - 1965)
John Cecil Stephenson
1889 - 1965
Maurice Albert Loutreuil (1885 - 1925)
Maurice Albert Loutreuil
1885 - 1925
Ambrose McCarthy Patterson (1877 - 1966)
Ambrose McCarthy Patterson
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B.S. (Bhabesh Chandra) Sanyal (1901 - 2003)
B.S. (Bhabesh Chandra) Sanyal
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