A couple of weeks ago I went to the Ballet Russes exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia. The Ballet Russes were an innovative French ballet company that performed around the world in the early part of the 20th century. They were known for their innovative collaborations with famous artists, choreographers, dancers and composers. This exhibition contained costumes, paintings, photos, set designs, stories and ephemera from the company. I took my sketchbook and a couple of pencils with me and did a few quick drawings of some of my favourite costumes, adding a bit of colour to them back at home. The textures, colours and craftsmanship of these costumes were just beautiful and very inspiring.
Costume for a Seahorse, design by Natalie Goncharovna from the Ballet 'Sadko'
Costume for Queen Thamar, design by Leon Bakst 1912 from the Ballet 'Thamar'
Costume for the White Poodle, design by Andre Derain 1919 from the Ballet 'La Boutique Fantasque'
Overdress form Costume for Aurora, designers- Leon Bakst, Alexandre Benois 1922 from Le Mariage d'Aurore.
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