Vase (self-portrait)Léon Bakst · 1906

  • Art movementArt Nouveau
  • Creation date1906

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: Vase (self-portrait)
  • Artist: Léon Bakst
  • Year: 1906
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Main color: Rosy Brown
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Perceived brightness: shadow

Questions & Answers

At what age did Léon Bakst make "Vase (self-portrait)"?

Léon Bakst was 40 years old when creating "Vase (self-portrait)" in 1906. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1866.

How does "Vase (self-portrait)" by Léon Bakst connect Art Nouveau to the artist's home country?

The Art Nouveau work "Vase (self-portrait)" was made by an artist born in Belarus.

Who created "Vase (self-portrait)" and what style is it in?

Léon Bakst created "Vase (self-portrait)" within the Art Nouveau movement.

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