Léon Bakst (May 10, 1866 – December 28, 1924)

                                                                            

Elysium

1906

The Art Deco movement, was Bakst part of it? Well, Art Deco was really a reaction to Art Nouveau, which replaced Nouveau's fluidity with an angular and harsher world. Bakst is commonly heralded as an Art Deco artist. But, to me, he seems a whole lot more like a part of Symbolism. What do you think?

Self-Portrait

1906

Coppélius and Coppélia

1903-1904

Design for Henri Rollan's M. Gabrio's and M. Numés' Costumes as the Three Generals in Act II: L'lle des Bienheureux

1922