Costume Design For Cinderella
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Leon Samoilovitch Bakst's Costume Design For Cinderella 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
Step into Leon Bakst’s enchanting vision for Costume Design for Cinderella, where fairytale magic meets the exuberance of Ballets Russes theatricality. Created around 1914—1920 for Diaghilev’s legendary dance company, Bakst’s watercolor and gouache artwork exemplifies his signature Art Nouveau-tinged Orientalism, blending flowing organic lines with jewel-toned opulence. The design likely depicts the Fairy Godmother or a celestial attendant, radiating ethereal grandeur through swirling silks and headdresses reminiscent of Persian miniatures and Byzantine mosaics. As a principal designer for Ballets Russes, Bakst revolutionized stage aesthetics, merging historical references with modernist daring—this piece crystallizes his genius for transforming folkloric narratives into kinetic visual spectacles. Today, it remains a touchstone of early 20th-century scenographic innovation, celebrated in collections like the V&A Museum.
For interiors seeking drama and sophistication, this Bakst masterpiece commands attention as a focal point. Ideal for a high-ceilinged study or boutique hotel lobby, its vertical composition (typical of Bakst’s costume sketches) suits elongated frames or gilt-leaded museum displays. Complement its ruby and emerald hues with rich textures: velvet armchairs in eggplant purple, malachite-green lacquered surfaces, or brass Art Deco accents. Scale matters—opt for a medium-large reproduction (e.g., 24×36 inches) to balance intricate details against bold wall colors like deep teal or oxidized gold. In minimalist spaces, pair it with sleek black shelves and a single sculptural lamp to let Bakst’s ornate lyricism sing. For offices, it injects creative verve alongside mahogany desks and Tiffany glass pendants, embodying the cross-pollination of art and commerce Bakst himself championed.
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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.
