Leon Bakst (signed)

Charles Spencer

Published by Academy Editions, London, 1978

About this Item

Là on Bakst (1866--1924) was a Russian painter and scene and costume designer He was a member of the Sergei Diaghilev circle and the Ballets Russes, for which he designed exotic, richly coloured sets and costumes He designed the dà cor for such productions as Carnaval (1910), Spectre de la rose (1911), Daphnis and Chloe (1912), The Sleeping Princess (1921) and others He was also a prolific writer, his literary legacy in three languages includes novels, numerous publications in magazines, critics, essays, letters to friends and colleagues This softcover copy has only very slight edgewear There is a gift inscription by the author on the ffep "For Joanna, Merry Xmas, 1979, Charles Spencer" No other marks or damage at all (There is an accompanying Certificate of Authenticity for the signature) . Seller Inventory # AA1696

Bibliographic Details

Title: Leon Bakst (signed)

Publisher: Academy Editions, London

Publication Date: 1978

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Softcover edition.