Description: (Painter)
Léon Bakst was a renowned Russian painter and esteemed scene and costume designer recognized for his collaboration with the Ballets Russes and the Sergei Diaghilev circle. His skill in crafting intricate and colorful sets and costumes elevated the artistic quality of productions like Carnaval, Spectre de la rose, Daphnis and Chloe, and The Sleeping Princess. Bakst's pioneering designs were instrumental in defining the visual appeal of these performances, leaving a significant imprint on the realms of theater and ballet.