Fokine 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 Firebird (L oiseau de feu) by I. Stravinsky, 1922. Private Collection

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

Anna Pavlova in the ballet The Dying Swan by Camille Saint-Saens, c. 1910
Anna Pavlova in the ballet The Dying Swan by Camille Saint-Saens

Harlequin and Columbine: a dance routine arranged by Helene Denizon of the Fokine ballet with Everett Llelan, 1927. 1/2 Date: 1927

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

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

Ballerina Karsavina as Sylphide, 1910 (oil on canvas)
BAL128202 Ballerina Karsavina as Sylphide, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Sorin, Savelij Abramovich (1878-1953); Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: by Savelij Abramovich Sorin)

Vera Fokina in the Ballet Cleopatre by Michel Fokine, ca 1920-1925. Creator: Grunenberg, Arthur (1886-1952)
Vera Fokina in the Ballet Cleopatre by Michel Fokine, ca 1920-1925. Private Collection

Portrait of Michel Fokine (1880-1942) Detail, 1928. Creator: Sorin, Saveli Abramovich (1878-1953)
Portrait of Michel Fokine (1880-1942) Detail, 1928

Anna Pavlova and Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet Le Pavillon d Armide by Nikolai Tcherepnin, 1907. Private Collection

Ida Rubinstein and Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet Scheharazade. Artist: Barbier, George (1882-1932)
Ida Rubinstein and Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet Scheharazade. Private Collection

La Princesse Enchantee. Costume design for the ballet The Sleeping Princess, 1921. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
La Princesse Enchantee. Costume design for the ballet The Sleeping Princess, 1921. From a private collection

Two photos from the show Hassan at His Majesty's Theatre, December 1923 showing the Dance of the Beggars in the Divan of the Caliph scene

A scene from Diaghileffs Petroushka from a performance in London, 1926 with choreography by Fokine, decor by Benois and music by Stravinsky Date: 1926

Michel Fokine, famous Russian Choreographer, 1927 Date: 1927

[Nijinsky in Danse siamoise from the Orientales ], 1910
[Nijinsky in " Danse siamoise" from the " Orientales" ], 1910

A Portrait of Michel Fokine, July 1925
A portrait of the great ballet master, Michel Fokine, July 1925. At the time touring Europe and regarded as one of the greatest choreographers of all time. Date: 1925

Costume design for the ballet Cleopatra by A. Arensky, 1912. Creator: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the ballet Cleopatra by A. Arensky, 1912. Private Collection

Paganini. Design for the ballet Paganini by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Artist: Sudeykin
Paganini. Design for the ballet Paganini by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Private Collection

Costume design for the ballet Cleopatra by A. Arensky, 1910. Private Collection

Mazurka dancer. Costume design for the ballet Sleeping Beauty by P. Tchaikovsky, 1921. Private Collection

Costume design for the Ballet The Tragedy of Salome by Florent Schmitt, 1908. Private Collection

Bacchante. Costume design for the ballet Cleopatra by A. Arensky, 1910. Private Collection

Costume design for the ballet Carnaval by R. Schumann, 1915. Private Collection

Michel Fokine in the Ballet The Firebird (L Oiseau de feu) by I. Stravinsky, 1920. Private Collection

Tamara Karsavina in the Ballet The Firebird (L Oiseau de feu) by I. Stravinsky, 1920. Private Collection

Almee. Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Almee. Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. Private Collection

Costume design for Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet Cleopatra by A. Arensky, 1910. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet Cleopatra by A. Arensky, 1910. Private Collection

Tamara Karsavina in the ballet The Firebird by I. Stravinsky. Artist: Barbier, George (1882-1932)
Tamara Karsavina in the ballet The Firebird by I. Stravinsky. Private Collection

Michel Fokine Artist: Anonymous
Michel Fokine. Private Collection

Stage design for the ballet Les Papillons by Robert Schumann. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the ballet Les Papillons by Robert Schumann. Private Collection

King. Costume design for the ballet Sleeping Beauty by P. Tchaikovsky, 1921. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
King. Costume design for the ballet Sleeping Beauty by P. Tchaikovsky, 1921. From a private collection

Ballet dancer and choreograf Michel Fokine (From: Russian Ballet in Caricatures), 1902-1905. From a private collection

Costume design for the ballet Carnaval by R. Schumann, 1910. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the ballet Carnaval by R. Schumann, 1910. From a private collection

Stage design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. From a private collection

Costume design for the ballet Sleeping Beauty by P. Tchaikovsky. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the ballet Sleeping Beauty by P. Tchaikovsky. Private Collection

Costume design for the Ballet La Legende de Joseph by R. Strauss. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the Ballet La Legende de Joseph by R. Strauss. Private Collection

Odalisque. Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Odalisque. Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. 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

Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. From a private collection

Harems Secret. (Ballet Scheharazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov), c. 1910. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Harems Secret. (Ballet Scheharazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov), c. 1910. From a private collection

Costume design for Tamara Karsavina in the ballet The Firebird (L oiseau de feu) by I. Stravinsky, 1909-1910. From a private collection

Stage design for the ballet Daphnis et Chloe by M. Ravel, 1912. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the ballet Daphnis et Chloe by M. Ravel, 1912. From a private collection

Ivan Tsarevich. Costume design for the ballet The Firebird (L oiseau de feu) by I. Stravinsky, 1910. From a private collection

Costume design for the ballet Les Papillons by Robert Schumann, 1912. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the ballet Les Papillons by Robert Schumann, 1912. From a private collection

Page de la princesse. Costume design for the ballet Sleeping Beauty by P. Tchaikovsky, 1916. From a private collection

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"Fokine: A Master of Ballet Artistry and Innovation" Step into the enchanting world of ballet as we explore the captivating works of Michel Fokine, a visionary choreographer who revolutionized the art form. Fokine's genius extended beyond dance, encompassing stage design and costume creation that brought his visions to life. In 1912, Fokine collaborated with composer C. Debussy for "The Afternoon of a Faun, " where Leon Bakst's mesmerizing stage design transported audiences to an ethereal realm. The delicate yet powerful movements were enhanced by Bakst's intricate costumes, such as those seen in Stravinsky's "The Firebird" in 1922. It also worked closely with legendary dancers like Anna Pavlova and Vaslav Nijinsky, whose performances left audiences breathless. Pavlova gracefully embodied Saint-Saens' "The Dying Swan" while adorned in headgear designed specifically for Ida Rubinstein in "Scheharazade. " Meanwhile, Nijinsky mesmerized spectators with his portrayal of a faun in Debussy's masterpiece. Leon Bakst continued to collaborate with Fokine on various productions throughout their careers. His stunning costume designs for Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheharazade" showcased opulence and sensuality on stage. From the iconic photos capturing moments from Hassan at His Majesty’s Theatre to Margot Fonteyn dancing alongside Michael Somes, Fokine's influence resonated far beyond his time. Fischer beautifully captured Anna Pavlova and Vaslav Nijinsky performing Tcherepnin’s "Le Pavillon d Armide, " showcasing their undeniable chemistry and talent. One cannot forget Bakst’s contribution to Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic – “The Sleeping Princess” – where he created exquisite costumes that transformed dancers into enchanting characters. Fokine pushed boundaries through his innovative choreography, collaborating with talented artists to create unforgettable ballet experiences.