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Stage gown of Irena PLOTNIKOVA for the role of Lady in Waiting

Costumes
Inventory number
2022.7.11.15.CO.SC.1921.FR
Author:
Léon BAKST (Russian, 1866 - 1924)
Description
Sack back stage dress of Irena PLOTNIKOVA, dancer in Ballets Russes, for the role of the Lady in Waiting in "The Sleeping Princess" ballet, a re-edition of the "Sleeping Beauty" ballet, staged by Serge DIAGHILEV's Ballets Russes. Inspired by 18th century dress made of burnt orange satin open boned bodice, with deep V in the front, exposing an inset panel of white crepe fabric, and three quarter sleeves, adorned with white wooden beads, chiffon engageants, and gilt fringe. Large hooped skirt with a satin petticoat with turquoise medallions, and green silk hem with velvet sack-back panel on the rear.
Materials
Silk crepe
Silk satin
Wooden beads
Chiffon
Velvet
Origin
1921 Paris, France
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Exhibition History
• 2024.08.02–2024.09.20. ‘The Show must go on. From the collection of Alexandre Vassiliev foundation.’ Visaginas Festival of Spaces 2024, Cultural Center, Visaginas, Lithuania.• 2024.08.02–2024.09.20. ‘The Show must go on. From the collection of Alexandre Vassiliev foundation.’ Visaginas Festival of Spaces 2024, Cultural Center, Visaginas, Lithuania.