Léon Bakst: Biography, Facts and Career
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Léon (Lev) Samoylovich Bakst (Russian: Леон (Лев) Самойлович Бакст), born Leyb-Khaim Izrailevich Rosenberg (8 February [O.S. 27 January] 1866 – 27 December 1924), was a Russian painter and scene and costume designer of Jewish origin. 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 décor for such productions as Carnaval (1910), Spectre de la rose (1911), Daphnis and Chloe (1912), The Sleeping Princess (1921) and others.
Quick facts about Léon Bakst
- Full name: Léon Bakst
- Born: 1866-02-08
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q214666
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Who is Léon Bakst?
Léon (Lev) Samoylovich Bakst (Russian: Леон (Лев) Самойлович Бакст), born Leyb-Khaim Izrailevich Rosenberg (8 February [O.S.
What nationality is Léon Bakst?
Léon Bakst is France.
When was Léon Bakst born?
Léon Bakst was born on 1866-02-08.
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