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Set Design Collection (page 14)

"Captivating Set Designs: Unveiling the Artistry of Ballet and Opera" Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds

Background imageSet Design Collection: Stage design for Ostrovskys play Not one penny

Stage design for Ostrovskys play Not one penny
BAL269937 Stage design for Ostrovskys play Not one penny... 1917 (w/c & white colour on cardboard) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); 20.7x28 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageSet Design Collection: Stage design for William Shakespeares play Romeo and Juliet, 1920

Stage design for William Shakespeares play Romeo and Juliet, 1920
BAL269934 Stage design for William Shakespeares play Romeo and Juliet, 1920 (gouache on cardboard) by Popova, Lyubov Sergeevna (1889-1924); 23.2x32 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow

Background imageSet Design Collection: Curtain design for Nikolai Rimski-Korsakovs ballet Sheherezade, 1910

Curtain design for Nikolai Rimski-Korsakovs ballet Sheherezade, 1910
BAL269931 Curtain design for Nikolai Rimski-Korsakovs ballet Sheherezade, 1910 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Serov, Valentin Aleksandrovich (1865-1911); 68x87 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageSet Design Collection: Stage model for the opera Der Meistersinger von Nurnberg by Richard Wagner

Stage model for the opera Der Meistersinger von Nurnberg by Richard Wagner
XZL151524 Stage model for the opera Der Meistersinger von Nurnberg by Richard Wagner (1813-83) (painted card) by German School

Background imageSet Design Collection: Second view of the Theatre de la Republique, plate 83 from volume IV of Voyage de France

Second view of the Theatre de la Republique, plate 83 from volume IV of Voyage de France
XIR201679 Second view of the Theatre de la Republique, plate 83 from volume IV of Voyage de France (engraving) (b/w photo) by Nee, Francois Denis (1732-1817); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Background imageSet Design Collection: View of the Stage of the Paris Opera, Rue Richelieu, Paris (oil on canvas)

View of the Stage of the Paris Opera, Rue Richelieu, Paris (oil on canvas)
XIR177163 View of the Stage of the Paris Opera, Rue Richelieu, Paris (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Background imageSet Design Collection: Stage model for the opera Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg by Richard Wagner

Stage model for the opera Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg by Richard Wagner
XZL151824 Stage model for the opera Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg by Richard Wagner (1813-83) (painted card) by German School

Background imageSet Design Collection: Italy, Milan, Set design for Andromeda by Ascanio Pio di Savoia performed at Ferrara carnival in

Italy, Milan, Set design for Andromeda by Ascanio Pio di Savoia performed at Ferrara carnival in 1638
Theatre, Italy, 17th century. Set design for " Andromeda" (text by Ascanio Pio di Savoia) performed at Ferrara carnival in 1638



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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.