A Costume Design For Cleopatre: Le Petit Negrillon
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Leon Samoilovitch Bakst's A Costume Design For Cleopatre: Le Petit Negrillon into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Leon Bakst's A Costume Design for Cleopatre: Le Petit Negrillon (1909) is a dazzling testament to the opulence of the Ballets Russes era, capturing the exoticism and theatricality that defined early 20th-century stage design. Created for the ballet Cleopatre, this watercolor and gouache work showcases Bakst's mastery of vibrant colors, sinuous lines, and intricate patterns, blending Art Nouveau fluidity with Orientalist motifs. The painting depicts a fantastical African pageboy costume—bold stripes, jewel-toned fabrics, and dramatic headwear evoke both ancient Egypt and Bakst's imaginative reinterpretation of historical dress. As Serge Diaghilev's principal designer, Bakst revolutionized costume art, liberating it from realism into a realm of heightened expression. This piece exemplifies his role in shaping modernist aesthetics, influencing fashion (like Poiret) and interior design. Today, it remains a celebrated artifact of the Ballets Russes' golden age, embodying the collision of avant-garde art and performance.
For interiors, this artwork thrives in bold, curated spaces. Hang it against deep-toned walls (navy, emerald, or terracotta) to amplify its jewel hues, or in a luxe gallery wall amid gilt frames for a Gesamtkunstwerk effect. Scale matters: opt for a medium-large reproduction (24x36 inches) to command attention without overwhelming. Pair with velvet upholstery, metallic accents, or tribal textiles to echo Bakst’s exoticism. In offices, it injects creative energy—flank it with sleek black shelves or a minimalist desk to balance its exuberance. Avoid overcrowding; let its intricate details shine as a focal point. A statement lighting fixture (like a Deco brass lamp) would harmonize with its theatrical flair, bridging early modernism and contemporary glamour.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
