Lot no. 12
ALEXANDRE BENOIS (1870-1960)
Costume sketch for a Moor in Igor Stravinsky's ballet 'Petrouchka' in 1947
dated in pencil '1947' (lower left)
watercolour and pencil on paper
11.3 x 9.5 cm (view)
executed in 1947
In 1947, Stravinsky revised Petrouchka for a smaller orchestra, as his works for the Ballets Russes did not benefit from international copyright protection. Alexandre Benois also created the sets for this production.
ALEXANDRE BENOIS (1870-1960)
Costume design for the Moor for the ballet 'Petrushka' by Igor Stravinsky in 1947
dated in pencil '1947' (lower left)
watercolour and pencil on paper
11.3 x 9.5 cm (on view)
executed in 1947
In 1947, Stravinsky revised Petrushka for a smaller orchestra, as his works for the Ballets Russes did not receive international copyright protection. Alexandre Benois also created designs for this production.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Drawings, watercolours and pastels
About the sale03/31/2025
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FINE ART: Art from 19th century to Modern, Eastern European Art, Icons, Russian Ballets, Benois, Bakst & others
98000 Monaco - Monaco
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