Samarkand SultanLéon Bakst · 1922

  • Art movementRussian Modernism
  • Creation date1922

Léon Bakst (1866 – 1924)

Léon Bakst (1866-1924) was a pioneering Russian painter and designer famed for his opulent sets and costumes for Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, blending Art Nouveau with Orientalist influences and revolutionizing theatrical design.


About this artwork

  • Title: Samarkand Sultan
  • Artist: Léon Bakst
  • Year: 1922
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Movement: Russian Modernism
  • Main color: Rosy Brown
  • Keywords: red blue orange, 1920s illustration, art deco style
  • Color intensity: Balanced
  • Topics: eastern costume, theatrical figure, vibrant colors

Questions & Answers

Is "Samarkand Sultan" by Léon Bakst in the public domain, and why?

"Samarkand Sultan" by Léon Bakst is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1924.

Which color stands out most in "Samarkand Sultan"?

rosy brown (#c19384) is the leading color of "Samarkand Sultan" by Léon Bakst.

Is "Samarkand Sultan" by Léon Bakst a bright or a dark artwork?

Overall, "Samarkand Sultan" is recorded as brilliant. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

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