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Terror Antiquus

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Written by: Lucas SatoSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Modern & Contemporary Art · Catalogue no. 848137
Léon Bakst

Terror Antiquus

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byRussian Museum
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Artist / MakerLéon Bakst
Date1908
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
TypePainting
CollectionRussian Museum
LocationRussian Museum
About the Artist

BiographyLéon Bakst (1866–1924) — Russian artist (1866–1924).Léon Bakst worked as painter, designer, costume designer, scenographer and draftsperson and is associated with Russian Empire and Russia. Their documented life spans the years 1866 to 1924, born in Hrodna, died in Rueil-Malmaison.Disciplinespainter, designer, costume designer, scenographer, draftspersonBorn1866, HrodnaDied1924, Rueil-MalmaisonNationalityRussian Empire, RussiaSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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