LÉON BAKST (1866-1924) Costume design for the opera 'Sadko' by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

signed 'Bakst' (lower right) watercolour on paper 36.5 x 27 cm One of Bakst's earliest known theatrical sketches: thanks to Diaghilev, Bakst made his debut in the performing arts in St Petersburg, more specifically in ballet, including 'Le Cœur de la Marquise' in 1902.