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Achille Claude Debussy Collection

Background imageAchille Claude Debussy Collection: The Faun (Nijinsky), costume design for the Ballets Russes, 1912. Artist: Leon Bakst

The Faun (Nijinsky), costume design for the Ballets Russes, 1912. Artist: Leon Bakst
The Faun (Nijinsky), costume design for the Ballets Russes, 1912

Background imageAchille Claude Debussy Collection: Claude Debussy (1862-1918), French composer. Artist: Nadar

Claude Debussy (1862-1918), French composer. Artist: Nadar
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), French composer. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948. (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageAchille Claude Debussy Collection: Achille-Claude Debussy, from Living Biographies of Great Composers

Achille-Claude Debussy, from Living Biographies of Great Composers
3961025 Achille-Claude Debussy, from Living Biographies of Great Composers by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: Achille-Claude Debussy, 1862-1918. French composer)

Background imageAchille Claude Debussy Collection: Orpheus [obverse], c. 1893. Creator: Marie-Alexandre-Lucien Coudray

Orpheus [obverse], c. 1893. Creator: Marie-Alexandre-Lucien Coudray
Orpheus [obverse], c. 1893

Background imageAchille Claude Debussy Collection: Achille-Claude Debussy, 1862 - 1918

Achille-Claude Debussy, 1862 - 1918. French composer. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Great Composers

Background imageAchille Claude Debussy Collection: Cover Design by Andre Helle for Histoire d une Boite a Joujoux

Cover Design by Andre Helle for Histoire d une Boite a Joujoux, 1926. A childrens book which came after a collaboration on a ballet between Andre Helle (1871-1945) and Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Background imageAchille Claude Debussy Collection: Claude Debussy (1862-1918) French composer, 1911

Claude Debussy (1862-1918) French composer, 1911
Achille-Claude Debussy (1862-1918) was a French composer who was one of the prominent figures associated with the Impressionist music movement

Background imageAchille Claude Debussy Collection: Claude Debussy, French composer, 1909. Artist: Nadar

Claude Debussy, French composer, 1909. Artist: Nadar
Claude Debussy, French composer, 1909. Debussy (1862-1918) is regarded as one of the foremost French composers. From a private collection

Background imageAchille Claude Debussy Collection: Two Heralds, ballet costume design, 1911. Artist: Leon Bakst

Two Heralds, ballet costume design, 1911. Artist: Leon Bakst
Two Heralds, ballet costume design, 1911. Design for the performance of Debussys Le Martyre de St Sebastien (The Torment of St Sebastian) at Pariss Chatelet Theatre

Background imageAchille Claude Debussy Collection: Ephebe, costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Tcherepnins Narcisse

Ephebe, costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Tcherepnins Narcisse
Ephebe (adolescent), costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Tcherepnins Narcisse, 1911. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection

Background imageAchille Claude Debussy Collection: Decor for Debussys ballet L Apres-midi d un faune (The Afternoon of a Faun)

Decor for Debussys ballet L Apres-midi d un faune (The Afternoon of a Faun), 1912. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection


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Achille-Claude Debussy, a renowned French composer, left an indelible mark on the world of music. Born in 1862, his innovative and impressionistic compositions revolutionized classical music. Debussy's genius extended beyond just composing; he also collaborated with the Ballets Russes and created stunning costume designs for their productions. One such design was "The Faun" in 1912, which showcased his artistic prowess alongside Leon Bakst's talent. Nadar captured Debussy's enigmatic persona in a captivating portrait that truly encapsulated the essence of this musical visionary. His intense gaze and thoughtful expression revealed a man deeply connected to his craft. Marie-Alexandre-Lucien Coudray immortalized Debussy through an exquisite medal called "Orpheus. " This piece symbolized his ability to transport listeners into ethereal realms with his enchanting melodies. Andre Helle's cover design for "Histoire d'une Boite à Joujoux" further highlighted Debussy's imaginative spirit. The intricate artwork perfectly complemented the whimsical tale told within its pages. Throughout his career, Nadar continued to capture Debussy's evolution as an artist. In one photograph from 1909, we see him immersed in thought, perhaps contemplating new musical landscapes yet to be explored. Leon Bakst once again collaborated with Debussy on ballet costumes like "Two Heralds" and those designed for Ida Rubinstein in 1911. These vibrant creations added visual splendor to performances that were already musically groundbreaking. One cannot forget Bakst’s breathtaking decor for Debussy’s ballet masterpiece “L'Après-midi d'un faune” (The Afternoon of a Faun) in 1912. The intricately detailed set transported audiences into a dreamlike world where nature intertwined with imagination. Gordon Ross beautifully illustrated Achille-Claude Debussy in "Living Biographies of Great Composers.

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