Artist

Léon Bakst

1866–1924 · born in Hrodna · died in Rueil-Malmaison

Léon Bakst was born in Grodno, then part of the Russian Empire, to a Jewish family. He became a star of the Ballets Russes in Paris, designing the vivid costumes and sets that astonished audiences. He also painted portraits and illustrated books. He died in France in 1924.