Iconic Designs
Léon Bakst (1866-1924). Daphnis and Chloe, Scene design for Act I, 1912. Watercolor. Howard D. Rothschild Collection. pf MS Thr 414.4 (9). Bequest, 1989. |
Léon Bakst (1866-1924). Daphnis and Chloe, Costume design for Danse Villageoise scene, ca. 1912. Watercolor and pencil. Howard D. Rothschild Collection. pf MS Thr 414.4 (8). Bequest, 1989. |
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Daphnis et Chloé The ballet Narcisse, produced in the previous season, was a substitute for Daphnis et Chloé, because Ravel had not completed the musical score for the ballet in time for presentation in the 1911 season. Since both ballets were based on classical themes, Bakst’s original décor for Daphnis et Chloé were used in Narcisse instead. These designs were created in 1912, when Daphnis et Chloé was completed and produced. |
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