Le Sacre du printemps
Theatre Costume
1913 (made)
1913 (made)
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Costume for a Maiden in scene 1 in Nijinsky's ballet Le Sacre du printemps designed by Nicholas Roerich, Diaghilev Ballet, 1913. Very long robe of off white wool, with upper full sleeve and orange underarm gusset. Attached under the skirt is an underskirt of bright scarlet fine wool. The robe is completely overpainted with elaborate multicoloured geometric patterns.
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | Le Sacre du printemps (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Wool, paint, leather and metal |
| Brief description | Costume for a Maiden in scene 1 in Nijinsky's ballet Le Sacre du printemps designed by Nicholas Roerich for Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, 1913 |
| Physical description | Costume for a Maiden in scene 1 in Nijinsky's ballet Le Sacre du printemps designed by Nicholas Roerich, Diaghilev Ballet, 1913. Very long robe of off white wool, with upper full sleeve and orange underarm gusset. Attached under the skirt is an underskirt of bright scarlet fine wool. The robe is completely overpainted with elaborate multicoloured geometric patterns. |
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| Gallery label | Gallery rotation, 2022
COSTUME FOR A MAIDEN IN SCENE 1 OF LE SACRE DU PRINTEMPS
1913
Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) was one of a series of ballets created for the Ballets Russes, focusing on aspects of Russia. It was inspired by ancient Slavic culture. The patterns on the brightly coloured woollen tunic, made in St Petersburg, may reflect ritual dances, and the jewellery and decoration on the belt are based on archaeological finds.
Designed by Nicholas Roerich
Wool, paint, leather and metal
Given by the Friends of the Museum of the Performing Arts
Museum no. S.681&A-1980
(07/03/2022) |
| Credit line | Given by the Friends of the Museum of the Performing Arts |
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| Accession number | S.681&A-1980 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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