Ballets Russes Collection

STRAVINKSY: RITE OF SPRING. The last page of the score of the Rite of Spring, by Igor Stravinsky, 1912

Ballerina Anna Pavlova (1881-1931), 1910s. Artist: Lavery, Sir John (1856-1941)
Ballerina Anna Pavlova (1881-1931), 1910s. From a private collection

Tamara Karsavina. Cover of the Jugend Magazine, 1914. Artist: Blanche, Jaques-Emile (1861-1942)
Tamara Karsavina. Cover of the Jugend Magazine, 1914. Private Collection

Stage design for the ballet The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy, 1912. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the ballet The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy, 1912. From a private collection

Costume design for the ballet The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps) by I. Stravinski, 1930. Private Collection

The Girl. Costume design for the ballet The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps) by I. Stravinsky, 1912. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

BALLET: RITE OF SPRING. A soloist from the first English production of Igor Stravinsky s
BALLET: RITE OF SPRING. A soloist from the first English production of Igor Stravinskys ballet The Rite of Spring, choreographed by Vaslav Nijinsky, 1913

VASLAV NIJINSKY (1890-1950). Russian ballet dancer and choreographer. Dancing in Les Orientales, c1911

TAMARA KARSAVINA (1885-1978). Russian ballerina, in the ballet, Petrushka, by Igor Stravinksy, 1911

The Faun (Nijinsky), costume design for the Ballets Russes, 1912. Artist: Leon Bakst
The Faun (Nijinsky), costume design for the Ballets Russes, 1912. Design for Nijinskys costume in Debussys ballet l apres-midi d un faune (The Afternoon of a Faun)

Costume design for the ballet The Firebird (L oiseau de feu) by I. Stravinsky, 1922. Private Collection

Vaslav Nijinsky on the Lido, 1909. Found in the Collection of Museum of Modern Art, New York

Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho)
6030994 Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy. Found in the collection of State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Title page of Souvenir program for Ballets Russes. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Title page of Souvenir program for Ballets Russes. Private Collection

Ultrafashionable lady. Costume design for the ballet The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps) by I. Stravinsky, 1912. Found in the collection of the State Central A

Vera Nemchinova, Russian ballet dancer, 1910s. Nemchinova (1899-1984) as Golden Bird in the Ballet Russes production of Childrens Tales

Costume design for the Ballet Blue God by R. Hahn, 1911. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the Ballet Blue God by R. Hahn, 1911. Private Collection

Costume design for the ballet Daphnis et Chloe by M. Ravel, 1912. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the ballet Daphnis et Chloe by M. Ravel, 1912. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Woman in swimming costume up to her ankles in the sea on a beach holding a crab. Costume de bain
5893045 Woman in swimming costume up to her ankles in the sea on a beach holding a crab. Costume de bain. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho)
6030985 Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ida Rubinstein (c. 1885-1960) as Zobeide in Scheherazade, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
CHT216989 Ida Rubinstein (c.1885-1960) as Zobeide in Scheherazade, c.1910 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tamara Karsavina, Russian ballerina and ballet teacher (b / w photo)
6032243 Tamara Karsavina, Russian ballerina and ballet teacher (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tamara Karsavina (1885-1978)

Headgear designed for Ida Rubinstein in the ballet Scheharazade, 1910. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque-Musee de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Costume design for the ballet Scheharazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Private Collection

VASLAV NIJINSKY (1890-1950). Russian dancer and choreographer, dancing the title role in " Petrouchka", c1911

Woman in velvet evening coat with silver silk embroidery, 1912-14 (stencil)
5893085 Woman in velvet evening coat with silver silk embroidery, 1912-14 (stencil); (add.info.: Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antongini's Journal des Dames et des Modes

Drawing for costum of Vaslav Nijinsky (1890-1950) in ballet Sheherazade, 1910
1760463 Drawing for costum of Vaslav Nijinsky (1890-1950) in ballet Sheherazade, 1910; (add.info.: Drawing for costum of Vaslav Nijinsky (1890-1950) in ballet Sheherazade, 1910); Photo: Tallandier.

Jewelry cockade and flexible rings designed by Morgan, 1913 (stencil)
5893022 Jewelry cockade and flexible rings designed by Morgan, 1913 (stencil); (add.info.: Jewelry cockade and flexible rings designed by Morgan. Aigrette et bagues souples par Morgan)

Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) russian dancer in ballet "Butterfly" 1910
1760554 Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) russian dancer in ballet "Butterfly" 1910; (add.info.: Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) russian dancer in ballet "Butterfly" 1910); Photo: Tallandier.

Ballet "The Firebird" 1926 : dancers Serge Lifar and Olga Spessivtzeva (Spessiva)
1760561 Ballet "The Firebird" 1926 : dancers Serge Lifar and Olga Spessivtzeva (Spessiva), costums by Natalia Gontcharova; (add.info.: Ballet "The Firebird" 1926)

Ballet "The Wedding", 1923 (b/w photo)
1968762 Ballet "The Wedding", 1923 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Ballet by IgorStravinski "The Wedding" : performance by Les Ballets Russes (The Russian Ballets) in Paris

Tamara Platonova Karsavina (1885-1978) russian dancer in ballet Petrushka, 1911
1760555 Tamara Platonova Karsavina (1885-1978) russian dancer in ballet Petrushka, 1911; (add.info.: Tamara Platonova Karsavina (1885-1978) russian dancer in ballet Petrushka

Leonide Massine, Jean Cocteau and Serge de Diaghilev, c. 1917-1918 (b/w photo)
1749264 Leonide Massine, Jean Cocteau and Serge de Diaghilev, c. 1917-1918 (b/w photo); (add.info.: russian dancer Leonide Massine)

Ballet "The Wedding", 1923 (b/w photo)
1968758 Ballet "The Wedding", 1923 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Ballet by IgorStravinski "The Wedding" : performance by Les Ballets Russes (The Russian Ballets) in Paris

russian choreographer Serge de Diaghilev with russian dancer Leonide Massine
1749276 russian choreographer Serge de Diaghilev with russian dancer Leonide Massine and Pablo Picasso at the time of their artistic-collaborations for ballets Parade, Le Tricorne, Pucinella c

Le Train Bleu, performed by Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, June 1924, 1924. Creator: Unknown photographer
Le Train Bleu, performed by Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, June 1924, 1924. Private Collection

The first UK performance of Le Train Bleu at the London Coliseum Theatre, 1924. Private Collection

The first UK performance of Le Train Bleu at the London Coliseum Theatre, 1924. Private Collection

Portrait of the ballerina Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) Creator: Sorin, Saveli Abramovich (1878-1953)
Portrait of the ballerina Anna Pavlova (1881-1931), 1924.

Portrait of the choreographer and ballet dancer Léonide Massine (1896-1979), 1922
Portrait of the choreographer and ballet dancer Leonide Massine (1896-1979), 1922. Found in the collection of Regional Art Museum, Donetsk.

Portrait of the Ballet dancer Tamara Karsavina, 1915. Creator: Sorin, Saveli Abramovich (1878-1953)
Portrait of the Ballet dancer Tamara Karsavina, 1915. Private Collection.

Album dédié à Tamar Karsavina, 1914. Creator: Barbier, George (1882-1932)
Album dedie a Tamar Karsavina, 1914. Private Collection

Album dédié à Tamar Karsavina, 1914. Creator: Barbier, George (1882-1932)
Album dedie a Tamar Karsavina, 1914. Private Collection

Affiche des Ballets russes du 30 juillet au 4 août 1929 à l'Opéra de Vichy, 1929. Creator: Historic Object
Affiche des Ballets russes du 30 juillet au 4 aout 1929 a l'Opera de Vichy, 1929. Private Collection

Tamara Karsavina and Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Daphnis et Chloé by M. Ravel, 1914
Tamara Karsavina and Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Daphnis et Chloe by M. Ravel, 1914. Private Collection

Tamara Karsavina in the Diaghilev's first Paris "Saison Russe", 1909. Creator: Anonymous
Tamara Karsavina in the Diaghilev's first Paris "Saison Russe", 1909. Private Collection

Vaslav Nijinsky in the Diaghilev's first Paris "Saison Russe", 1909. Creator: Anonymous
Vaslav Nijinsky in the Diaghilev's first Paris "Saison Russe", 1909. Private Collection

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"Ballets Russes: A Revolution in Dance and Art" Step into the enchanting world of Ballets Russes, a groundbreaking ballet company that captivated audiences with its innovative performances and avant-garde stage designs. Led by visionary impresario Sergei Diaghilev, this influential troupe brought together some of the greatest artists of their time to create unforgettable spectacles. At the heart was the incomparable ballerina Anna Pavlova, whose ethereal grace and emotive performances left audiences spellbound. Her collaboration with esteemed artist Sir John Lavery resulted in stunning portraits that immortalized her beauty and talent. One of Ballets Russes' most iconic productions was Igor Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring, " a revolutionary ballet that caused an uproar when it premiered in 1913. The last page of Stravinsky's score serves as a testament to his bold musical composition, which pushed boundaries and challenged traditional notions of rhythm and melody. The stage design for Claude Debussy's "The Afternoon of a Faun" by Leon Bakst transported viewers into an enchanted forest where mythical creatures danced amidst dreamlike scenery. Bakst's vivid imagination breathed life into every brushstroke, creating a visual feast for the eyes. Vaslav Nijinsky, renowned dancer and choreographer, mesmerized audiences with his daring movements in "Les Orientales. " His athleticism combined with his expressive artistry made him one of Ballets Russes' brightest stars. Nicholas Roerich's costume design for "The Rite of Spring" showcased intricate details inspired by ancient rituals. Each garment embodied primal energy while reflecting the raw power emanating from Stravinsky's music. Tamara Karsavina graced the stage as she portrayed various characters throughout her career at Ballets Russes. In Igor Stravinksy’s "Petrushka, " she captured hearts with her nuanced performance, breathing life into the tragic puppet.