Portrait of inaida Gippius
Léon Bakst · 1906
Why it's great
A young woman with a serious look is shown in the rich, graceful style of Léon Bakst, a Jewish Russian artist. Zinaida Gippius was a famous Russian poet and writer in Saint Petersburg, and Bakst painted her as part of the lively circle of artists he belonged to. The portrait shows his skill with line and color. It's a picture of a creative friendship.
Where to see it
📍 State Tretyakov GalleryMoscow, Russia
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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.
