Set Design Collection

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

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

Stage design for the ballet The Nutcracker by P. Tchaikovsky. Artist: Sudeykin, Sergei Yurievich
Stage design for the ballet The Nutcracker by P. Tchaikovsky. 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

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

Stage model for the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner (1813-83)
XZL151825 Stage model for the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner (1813-83) (painted card) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

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

Curtain design for the Theatre in Krakow. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Phaedra. Costume design for the drama Hippolytus by Euripides, 1902. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Phaedra. Costume design for the drama Hippolytus by Euripides, 1902. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Odessa

Stage model for the opera Tannhauser by Richard Wagner (1833-83) (painted card)
XZL151523 Stage model for the opera Tannhauser by Richard Wagner (1833-83) (painted card) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: singing contest at the Wartburg; ); German

Aida, by Verdi, 1879 (sketch)
8698381 Aida, by Verdi, 1879 (sketch) by Lacroix, Eugene (1858-1950); Bibliotheque-Musee de l'Opera Garnier, Paris, France; (add.info.: Music)

Central double page of a program of the Folies Bergere in Paris, 1927
PCT4289639 Central double page of a program of the Folies Bergere in Paris, 1927; (add.info.: Extract from the fifth album)

Set design for Mozart's Magic Flute, 1863 (illustration)
544222 Set design for Mozart's Magic Flute, 1863 (illustration); (add.info.: ('Die Zauberflote'), opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Scene from the play Romeo and Juliet by W. Shakespeare in the Moscow Kamerny Theatre, 1921. Creator: Anonymous
Scene from the play Romeo and Juliet by W. Shakespeare in the Moscow Kamerny Theatre, 1921. Private Collection

Scene from the new opera, "Love's Triumph", at Covent Garden, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Scene from the new opera, "Love's Triumph", at Covent Garden, 1862. London stage production. 'The Engraving represents the scene in the gardens of the Regent's palace

Carmen, 1938. Creator: Shinn, Everett (1876-1953)
Carmen, 1938.

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

The Maksemyan's Throne. Stage design for the theatre play Tsar Maximilian by Aleksey Remizov, 1911. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg.

The Streltsy. Costume design for the opera The Life for the Tsar by M. Glinka, 1913. Found in the collection of State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow.

Tsar Maximilian. Costume design for the theatre play Tsar Maximilian by Aleksey Remizov, 1913. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow.

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

Costume design for the theatre play Tsar Maximilian by Aleksey Remizov, 1911. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg.

Set design for the opera-ballet Les Saisons by Pascal Collasse, between 1693 and 1697. Creator: Jean Berain
Set design for the opera-ballet Les Saisons by Pascal Collasse, between 1693 and 1697

Costume design for the play Princess Turandot by C. Gozzi, 1922. Creator: Nivinsky, Ignati Ignatyevich (1881-1933)
Costume design for the play Princess Turandot by C. Gozzi, 1922. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Design for a stage set for a prison vestibule, 1779. Creator: Pieter Barbiers
Design for a stage set for a prison vestibule, 1779

Costume design for the play The Masquerade by M. Lermontov, 1917. Creator: Golovin, Alexander Yakovlevich (1863-1930)
Costume design for the play The Masquerade by M. Lermontov, 1917. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Design for a theater decor of an interior, 1779. Creator: Pieter Barbiers
Design for a theater decor of an interior, 1779

Costume design for the play The Masquerade by M. Lermontov, 1917. Creator: Golovin, Alexander Yakovlevich (1863-1930)
Costume design for the play The Masquerade by M. Lermontov, 1917. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Design for a theater decor of a church interior, 1779. Creator: Pieter Barbiers
Design for a theater decor of a church interior, 1779

Stage design for the theatre play The Magnanimous Cuckold (Le Cocu Magnifique) by F. Crommelynck, 1922. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Design for a theater decor with a garden, c.1727-c.1780. Creator: Pieter Barbiers
Design for a theater decor with a garden, c.1727-c.1780

Stage design for the ballet The Nutcracker by P. Tchaykovsky, 1929. Creator: Dmitriyev
Stage design for the ballet The Nutcracker by P. Tchaykovsky, 1929. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Design for a theater decor of a column gallery with Loggia, 1779. Creator: Pieter Barbiers
Design for a theater decor of a column gallery with Loggia, 1779

Stage design for the ballet The Nutcracker by P. Tchaykovsky, 1929. Creator: Dmitriyev
Stage design for the ballet The Nutcracker by P. Tchaykovsky, 1929. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

The royal family sitting under a canopy, watching dancers perform the opening ballet o... ca. 1700
The royal family sitting under a canopy, watching dancers perform the opening ballet of La Costanza d'Ulisse, ca. 1700

The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh, 1929. Creator: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh, 1929. Private Collection

Stage design for the opera Boris Godunov by M. Musorgsky, ca 1926. Creator: Dmitriyev
Stage design for the opera Boris Godunov by M. Musorgsky, ca 1926. Private Collection

Costume design for the theatre play Romeo and Juliet by W. Shakespeare, 1921. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theater, Music and Cinema of Ukraine

Costume design for the theatre play Romeo and Juliet by W. Shakespeare, 1921. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theater, Music and Cinema of Ukraine

Costume design for the play Famira-kifared by I. Annensky, 1916. Creator: Exter, Alexandra Alexandrovna (1882-1949)
Costume design for the play Famira-kifared by I. Annensky, 1916. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theater, Music and Cinema of Ukraine

Scene from the opera Boris Godunov by M. Musorgsky, Second Half of the 19th cen. Creator: Negodayev, N.S
Scene from the opera Boris Godunov by M. Musorgsky, Second Half of the 19th cen. Private Collection

The ballet "Petrushka" by I. Stravinsky, 1920s. Creator: Barchan, Pavel (1876-1942)
The ballet "Petrushka" by I. Stravinsky, 1920s. Private Collection

The Palais du Temps. Scenery for the prologue of "Atys", lyrical tragedy by Lully, c1708

Flying Monster. Creator: Robert Caney
Flying Monster

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"Captivating Set Designs: Unveiling the Artistry of Ballet and Opera" Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds, as we explore the mesmerizing realm of set design. From the graceful ballerina Anna Pavlova to the genius composer Richard Wagner, these artists have left an indelible mark on the stage. In the early 1900s, Sir John Lavery's brushstrokes brought Ballerina Anna Pavlova to life, capturing her ethereal beauty and elegance. Meanwhile, Leon Bakst's stage design for "The Afternoon of a Faun" transported audiences to a dreamlike forest filled with mythical creatures. Nicholas Roerich's costume designs for "The Rite of Spring" showcased his ability to blend vibrant colors and intricate patterns, creating stunning visuals that mirrored Stravinsky's groundbreaking music. Similarly, Sergei Yurievich Sudeykin's stage design for "The Nutcracker" transformed Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet into a whimsical wonderland. As time progressed, Igor Stravinsky continued to push boundaries with his compositions. His collaboration with Roerich on "Le Sacre du Printemps" resulted in costumes that exuded both primal energy and avant-garde fashion. Not limited to ballet alone, set designers also made their mark in opera. The stage model for Richard Wagner's epic masterpiece "Tristan and Isolde" displayed intricate details that transported viewers into a world of forbidden love and tragic destiny. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s ballet “Scheherazade” was brought to life through captivating costume designs that evoked exoticism and sensuality. And let us not forget about Krakow’s Theatre curtain design – an exquisite tapestry depicting scenes from various theatrical productions – truly setting the tone before each performance began. From breathtaking landscapes to sumptuous costumes, these visionary artists transformed the stage into a canvas of boundless creativity.