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Futurist designer dress, 1913
A design by the Futurist artist, Leon Bakst, expressing the spring time of the earth, 1913. Bakst designed dresses and scenery for the Russian ballet at this time. When creating the costumes for Debussys ballet, Les Jeux, Bakst tried to express the ideas of the future. He recognised the importance of freedom of movement in womenswear
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Bakst Ballet Creating Designer Dresses Express Expressing Freedom Future Futurist Ideas Importance Jeux Leon Movement Recognised Womenswear Designed
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.3cm x 39.6cm (9.6" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning photograph showcases a Futurist-designed dress by the renowned Russian artist, Leon Bakst, from the year 1913. Bakst was a pioneering figure in the world of art and fashion, known for his groundbreaking work in both dress design and scenery for the Russian ballet. At the time, Bakst was creating costumes for Claude Debussy's ballet, Les Jeux, and sought to embody the forward-thinking ideas of the future. The dress, a testament to the artistic movement's emphasis on modernity and innovation, is a visual representation of the springtime of the earth. The flowing lines and dynamic shapes express a sense of movement and freedom that was revolutionary for women's fashion at the time. Bakst recognized the importance of unencumbered movement in womenswear, a departure from the restrictive corsets and heavy fabrics that were common during this era. Bakst's design for Les Jeux marked a significant shift in the world of ballet costumes, as he sought to merge art and fashion in a way that had never been done before. The dress in this photograph is a prime example of his visionary approach to design, which continues to inspire and influence fashion designers to this day. This photograph is a captivating glimpse into the past, offering a window into the world of avant-garde art and fashion during the early 20th century. It is a reminder of the transformative power of art and design to challenge conventions and shape the future.
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