Rachel Strong by Leon Bakst 1924 is a piece of digital artwork by Sarah Vernon which was uploaded on August 27th, 2015.
Rachel Strong by Leon Bakst 1924
The Russian designer and painter Leon Bakst (1866-1924), born Lev Samuilovich Rozenberg, is more generally known for his luscious costume and set... more
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Rachel Strong by Leon Bakst 1924
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Sarah Vernon
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The Russian designer and painter Leon Bakst (1866-1924), born Lev Samuilovich Rozenberg, is more generally known for his luscious costume and set designs for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes as witness Scheherazade. When I discovered his magnificent portrait of Rachel Strong, the future Countess Henri de Buazhelen, on Wikimedia, I was entranced and knew I had to sell it on First Night Vintage. What I wouldn't do to be dressed thus - such elegance. If I had the means and the money, I would get gifted photographer James Hall, whose recreations of classics I have enjoyed on his blog, to recreate the portrait with me and my dog! I can dream.
Who was Rachel Strong? Apart from marrying Count Henri de Buazhelen, I have been able to find nothing of note about either of them, which is a shame. If anyone comes across a snippet of information, do let me know.
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James Mcconnell
Rachel Strong grew up in Cleveland and married Henri de Boisgelin (b. 1897). They lived until at least the 1970s and had a chateau in the Bretagne region of France. I'm not sure when they passed, but they died without having children. The estate went to his relatives. I believe the chateau is now a hotel. Interestingly, he was a great nephew of Louis de Clercq (a famous french collector and photographer) and donated a great number of his items to the Louvre in 1967. The de Boisgelins were a warm and generous couple.
Sherri Of Palm Springs
Hi Sarah, she beautiful, what a wonderful piece of art my sweet friend Sherri fl
Sarah Vernon replied:
Thank you, sweet Sherri! I was so delighted when I discovered it on Wikimedia at a decent resolution.
David Godbolt
That is absolutely beautiful Sarah, love images that are so graceful and from such unhurried times!.......l/f
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for the feature of your artwork on the homepage of Greeting Cards For All Occasions 08-27-15!!
Sarah Vernon replied:
Much thanks, Jean. Bakst certainly knew his onions when it came to portraiture, let alone his wonderful Ballet Russes costumes,
Dagmar Helbig
Sarah, this is so beautiful can't went my eyes off. Would had liked to see you in this costume and interior - .....!
Tina LeCour
Nice work Sarah!! lf
Sarah Vernon replied:
Thanks, Tina. Just goes to show that Bakst was a master artist and not just a set and costume designer.