Sketch for the ballet 'La Peri', by Paul Dukas

Sketch for the ballet 'La Peri', by Paul Dukas by Leon Bakst
Artist
Leon Bakst
Date
1911
Style
Art nouveau
Genre
Design
Location
Bakhrushin Theater Museum
"Sketch for the ballet 'La Peri' by Paul Dukas" is an imaginative design created with delicate pencil on paper. The artwork showcases an Art nouveau (modern) influence, evident in flowing lines and elegant forms. Its composition hints at a surreal, mystical atmosphere, characteristic of Surrealism elements. The use of gouache highlights adds richness to the color and texture, emphasizing the fantastical subject matter. The sketch functions as a conceptual design for Dukas' ballet, blending creative media to evoke a sense of ethereal enchantment.

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