H Beard Print Collection
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print brings a ballet scene to life. It’s a colored engraving from *The Sleeping Princess*, showing dancers in Polish-style costumes doing a mazurka. Courtiers watch while comedy characters and royal figures sit on thrones. The scenery uses tall, spiraled columns to make the stage feel grand. Leon Bakst designed the original costumes and sets for this ballet. Look up Leon Bakst next.
