Costumes Theatre Russe

Behind the Mask of MurderWho wants a beautiful crimson gown with a bad reputation? Everybody!Seeking inspiration for her Crimes of Fashion column, Lacey Smithsonian attends the D.C. theatre world’s annual garage sale, but things at the prop-and-costume bazaar don’t go quite according to script. All because of the tantalizing, ruffled, ruby-red frock from a Russian émigré theatre. It was famously worn in a production of The Masque of the Red Death by the actress who played Death--and who ... [Read More]

40 designs representing 19 premieres of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, which toured from coast to coast, helping develop an enthusiastic new audience for ballet in America.

Léon Bakst (1866-1924) was a painter, illustrator, stage and costume designer. He is universally acknowledged for representing a synthesis of creative energy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bakst travelled widely throughout Europe and in 1890 joined the World of Art journal circle which numbered many artists among its members, the most famous being Benois and Diaghilev. This book illustrates the wealth of Bakst's contribution to the world of theatre and dance. His best known work inc... [Read More]

Leon Bakst (1866-1924) besuchte von 1883 bis 1886 die kaiserliche Kunstakademie in St. Petersburg und begann seine Künstlerkarriere als Illustrator für Zeitschriften. Er setzte sein Studium zunächst in Paris an der Académie Julianfort, kehrte aber 1896nach St. Petersburg zurück und erlangte dort vor allem aufgrund seiner Portraits einen gewissen Bekanntheitsgrad. Zwei Jahre danach gründete Bakst gemeinsam mit Alexander Benois (1870-1960) und Serge Diaghilev (1872-129) die Gruppe Welt der K... [Read More]

Начало 20 века было отмечено беспрецедентным взрывом творческого потенциала во всех областях искусства. Превосходящий и европейский, и американский, Русский балет революционизировал театральный дизайн с его декорациями, реквизитами и костюмами, которые пылали от света, �... [Read More]

Size: 6" x 9" | Color: White | Product Packaging: Standard Packaging Product Description 12 DIY Plastic White Face Masks. This blank white mask is perfect for completing a scary Halloween costume or for your very own themed party! The mask is molded like a man's face and has slits for the eyes, nostrils and mouth.An elastic strap on the back holds the mask in place. Measures 6" x 9". Would make a great theme, Halloween and/or dance party.Perfect for creating mime performances! Includes elastic ... [Read More]

We print on top quality on 200 gsm grade glossy paper using a new ink laying technique recently developed by Epson. The quality of the print is absolutely fantastic. All our posters are printed and dispatched from the United Kingdom in a strong a sturdy tube ensuring the safe delivery of your order. If you are buying your print framed our heavyweight wood-effect Polcore frames are made from recycled polystyrene presenting itself to be very strong and durable material. All our items are mounted u... [Read More]