Debussy 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

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Photographic portrait of Claude Debussy (1862-1918), the French composer, date unknown

DEBUSSY, Claude (1862-1918). French composer. Autographed score from the first act of the opera Pelleas and Melisande

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)

Vaslav Nijinsky / Jeux 3
VASLAV NIJINSKY Russian ballet dancer and choreographer with Schollar and Karsavina in Debussys Jeux during the 8th season of the Ballets Russes Date: 1890 - 1950

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

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)

Page of musical manuscript by Claude Debussy, 19th century (manuscript)
CH15828 Page of musical manuscript by Claude Debussy, 19th century (manuscript); Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

Faun (Nijinsky) and five maenads. Scene from the Nijinsky ballet "The Afternoon of a Faun", 1912. Private Collection

Chorus of maenads. Scene from the Nijinsky ballet "The Afternoon of a Faun", 1912. Private Collection

Poster for the prèmiere of the opera "Pelléas et Mélisande" by Claude Debussy and Maurice... 1902
Poster for the premiere of the opera "Pelleas et Melisande" by Claude Debussy and Maurice Maeterlinck at the Theatre de l'Opera-, 1902. Private Collection

Portrait of Edwin Evans
A portrait painting of English music critic, Edwin Evans, who is leaning his elbow on the table, casually smoking a pipe. He wrote books which championed the music of Claude Debussy in particular

Claude Debussy, French composer (1862-1918) (b / w photo)
814117 Claude Debussy, French composer (1862-1918) (b/w photo) by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claude Debussy, French composer (1862-1918)

Portraits of Composers: Debussy (litho)
5990198 Portraits of Composers: Debussy (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Debussy. Illustration for Living Biographies of Great Composers by Henry Thomas)

Claude Debussy (b / w photo)
CHT437866 Claude Debussy (b/w photo) by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claude Debussy (1862-1918) French composer; ); © Archives Charmet

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)

Costume designs for Le Martyre de Saint Sebastien
CHT437879 Costume designs for Le Martyre de Saint Sebastien, a dramatic work commissioned by Ida Rubinstein with libretto by Gabriele d Annunzio, music by Claude Debussy

Act II, Scene 3 of Pelleas et Melisande by Debussy
CHT437868 Act II, Scene 3 of Pelleas et Melisande by Debussy, from a photograph of the first production in April, 1902 of the opera at the Opera-Comique in Paris, illustration in Theatre magazine

Act I, Scene 3 of Pelleas et Melisande by Debussy
CHT437871 Act I, Scene 3 of Pelleas et Melisande by Debussy, from a photograph of the first production in April, 1902 of the opera at the Opera-Comique in Paris, illustration in Theatre magazine

Act I, Scene 1 of Pelleas et Melisande by Debussy
CHT437870 Act I, Scene 1 of Pelleas et Melisande by Debussy, from a photograph of the first production in April, 1902 of the opera at the Opera-Comique in Paris, illustration in Theatre magazine

Act IV, Scene 2 of Pelleas et Melisande by Debussy
CHT437867 Act IV, Scene 2 of Pelleas et Melisande by Debussy, from a photograph of the first production in April, 1902 of the opera at the Opera-Comique in Paris, illustration in Theatre magazine

Claude Debussy, French composer (1862-1918) (b / w photo)
814122 Claude Debussy, French composer (1862-1918) (b/w photo) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claude Debussy, French composer (1862-1918)

Claude Debussy, French composer (1862-1918) (b / w photo)
814119 Claude Debussy, French composer (1862-1918) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claude Debussy)

L Apres-Midi d un faune (The Afternoon of a Faun), c. 1930. Creator: Roussel
L Apres-Midi d un faune (The Afternoon of a Faun), c. 1930. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Oise, Beauvais

Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Jeux by Claude Debussy. Artist: Gerschel, Charles
Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Jeux by Claude Debussy. Private Collection

Leonide Massine in the Ballet L apres-midi d un faune (The Afternoon of a Faun), 1916
Leonide Massine in the Ballet L apre s-midi d un faune (The Afternoon of a Faun), 1916. Found in the Collection of Muse e d Orsay, Paris

Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Jeux by Claude Debussy, 1914. Private Collection

Claude Debussy. Artist: Baschet, Marcel Andre (1862-1941)
Claude Debussy. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Portrait of the composer Claude Debussy (1862-1918), c. 1911. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Claude Debussy (1862-1918), 1879. Private Collection

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

Cover Design by Andre Helle for Histoire d une Boite a Joujoux, 1926, (1929). Artist: Andre Helle
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)

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

Von Meck Trio. Wladyslaw Pachulski (standing) with Pyotr Danilchenko and Claude Debussy (seated), 1882
Von Meck Trio. Wladyslaw Pachulski (standing) with Pyotr Danilchenko and Claude Debussy (seated)

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

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

Ephebe, costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Tcherepnins Narcisse, 1911. Artist: Leon Bakst
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

Decor for Debussys ballet L Apres-midi d un faune (The Afternoon of a Faun), 1912. Artist: Leon Bakst
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

Ida Rubinstein in the ballet Le Martyre de Saint Sebastien, 1911-1912
Ida Rubinstein in the ballet Le Martyre de Saint Sebastien

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

Le Martyre de St. Sebastien. Ballet costumes
Ballet Le Martyre de Saint Sebastien, music by Claude Debussy and argument by Gabrielle d Annunzio. Costumes designed by Leon Bakst

L Apres Midi d un Faune, costume design for Nijinsky (1890-1950)
XIR10053 L Apres Midi d un Faune, costume design for Nijinsky (1890-1950) from l Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst by Arsene Alexandre (1859-1937) and Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) 1912 (gouache on paper)

Decor design by Leon Bakst (1866-1924) Russian theatre and ballet designer, for L apres midi d un faune, music by Claude Debussy, Choreography by Michel Fokine and Vaslav Nijinsky

Design by Leon Bakst (1866-1924) Russian theatre and ballet designer, for Nijinsky in L apres midi d un faune, music by Claude Debussy. Produced in 1912 by Sergei Diaghilevs Ballets Russes

Debussy Photo
CLAUDE DEBUSSY French musician in 1909. Date: 1862 - 1918

CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862-1918). French composer. Oil over a photograph by Nadar

Recalling the Faust Fantasy, 1866 (oil on canvas)
XIR61191 Recalling the Faust Fantasy, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Fortuny y CarbAo (Fortuny i Marsal), Mariano JoseMarAia Bernardo (1838-74); 40x69 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

DEBUSSY MANUSCRIPT. Autograph manuscript page of Claude Debussys Pelleas et Melisande, 1892-1902

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Claude Debussy, a renowned French composer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, left an indelible mark on the world of music. His innovative compositions pushed the boundaries of traditional harmony and form, earning him a place among the most influential figures in musical history. But Debussy's impact extended beyond just his music. He collaborated with some of the greatest artists and performers of his time to create groundbreaking works that transcended artistic boundaries. One such collaboration was with stage designer Leon Bakst for the ballet "The Afternoon of a Faun" in 1912. Bakst's stage design for this ballet perfectly captured Debussy's ethereal and dreamlike music. The intricate set transported audiences to a mythical forest where dancers, led by Vaslav Nijinsky as The Faun, gracefully moved through enchanting melodies. Nijinsky's costume design by Bakst further enhanced the mystical atmosphere created by Debussy's composition. With flowing fabrics and delicate details, it embodied both sensuality and elegance - qualities that mirrored Debussy's musical language. Debussy himself was often portrayed in photographs during his lifetime. In one striking image taken by Nadar, he exudes an air of contemplation and introspection - traits that can be heard throughout his compositions. Another notable work associated with Debussy is "Le Martyre de St. Sebastien, " where elaborate ballet costumes were designed to bring this religious tale to life on stage. These costumes not only reflected historical accuracy but also showcased Bakst's flair for creating visually stunning ensembles. One cannot discuss Debussy without mentioning his opera "Pelleas et Melisande. " A photograph from its first production captures a pivotal moment in Act IV, Scene 4 - showcasing intense emotions conveyed through both music and performance. Throughout these various depictions, whether it be portraits or lithographs capturing his likeness or images showcasing collaborations with other artists, one thing remains constant.