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On Stage: The Art of Léon Bakst – Theatre Design and Other Works | Israel Museum Exhibition Catalogue No. 339, 1992 - On Stage: The Art of Léon Bakst – Theatre Design and Other Works. Exhibition Catalogue No. 339, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1992. Published for the Israel Museum exhibition held in 1992, this richly illustrated catalogue celebrates the work of Léon Bakst (1866–1924), the celebrated painter, stage and costume designer best known for his groundbreaking creations for Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes. The exhibition featured theatre and costume designs, stage sets, drawings, lithographs, portraits, and other works highlighting Bakst’s revolutionary contribution to modern theatrical design.   Illustrated throughout with high-quality color and black-and-white reproductions, the catalogue offers an excellent overview of Bakst’s artistic vision and his lasting influence on twentieth-century theatre, ballet, and decorative arts. Details: * Exhibition Catalogue No. 339 * Publisher: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem * Year: 1992 * Languages: Hebrew and English * Softcover * Approx. 50 pages * Size: 28 × 22 cm * Richly illustrated in color and black & white Condition: Very good overall.