Costume for the Little American Girl, from La Boutique Fantastique, 1917

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"Costume for the Little American Girl, from La Boutique Fantastique, 1917" is a costume design by the Russian artist and stage designer Léon Samoilovitch Bakst (1866–1924). Bakst was a member of the Sergei Diaghilev circle and the innovative Ballets Russes, where he gained international fame for his opulent designs and his role in revolutionizing the aesthetics of ballet and stage design in the early 20th century.

This particular costume was created for the ballet "La Boutique Fantastique," a one-act ballet that premiered at the Alhambra Theatre in London on June 5, 1919. The ballet was a collaborative effort, with music arranged and orchestrated by Ottorino Respighi from piano pieces by Gioachino Rossini, and the choreography by Léonide Massine. Bakst's contribution to the production was in the realm of costume and set design, where his distinctive style, characterized by rich colors, elaborate ornamentation, and multicultural influences, was on full display.

The "Costume for the Little American Girl" reflects Bakst's interest in capturing the essence of different national characters and stereotypes through his designs. His work often blended elements of historical accuracy with fantastical and exotic interpretations. The costume would have been worn by a dancer portraying an American girl character in the ballet, which was a pastiche of various dances and vignettes set in a magical toyshop.

Bakst's designs for "La Boutique Fantastique" and other Ballets Russes productions were instrumental in the development of modern costume design, influencing fashion and visual culture beyond the world of dance. His work is celebrated for its artistic innovation and its role in the broader cultural movements of the early 20th century, including Art Nouveau and Symbolism.

The "Costume for the Little American Girl" is emblematic of Bakst's legacy in the arts, representing a fusion of his creative vision with the performative demands of ballet. It remains an important artifact of theatrical history and a testament to the enduring impact of Bakst's designs on the visual language of performance.

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