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Bakst, Léon [1866-1924. Russia/USSR/France. Theatre/Graphic Designer]

 

Léon Samoilovitch Bakst [commonly known as Léon Bakst] was born Lev (Leib) Sam… subscribers only

A dancer in costume, c.1900, oil, by Lev Samoilovich Bakst

A dancer in costume, c.1900, oil, by Lev Samoilovich Bakst

Bibliography

1. Einstein, Carl. Léon Bakst. Berlin: Wasmuth, 1925

 2. Fanelli, Giovanni and Godoli, Ezio. Art Nouveau postcards. New York, NY: Rizzoli, 1987

 3. L'Art décoratif de Léon Bakst. Arsène Alexandre; notes by Jean Cocteau Paris: Maurice de Brunoff, 1913

 4. Levinson, André. Bakst: the story of Leon Bakst’s life. New York, NY: Brentano, 1922

 5. Schouvaloff, Alexander. Leon Bakst: the Theatre Art. London: Philip Wilson/Sotheby’s, 1991

 6. Spencer, Charles. Leon Bakst and the Ballets Russes London: Academy Editions, 1995

 7. The art of Alexandre Benois & Leon Bakst: theatre of reason theatre of desire. Edited by John E. Bowlt. Milan: Skira, 1998

 8. The designs of Leon Bakst for the Sleeping Princess . London: Benn Brothers Ltd., 1923
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