Opera costume for Sadko by Natalia Goncharova. Russian folk tale.
Sadko by Natalia Goncharova. Opera costume, 1916.
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Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com
Tannhäuser. Elizabeth, the Landgravine. Richard Wagner.
Tannhäuser. Elizabeth, the Landgravine. ELIZABETH is kneeling at the shrine in prayer for Tannhäuser, when she hears the chorus of the band of returning pilgrims, of whom he was one.
Costume of Dione, Mother of Venus by Léon Bakst.
Fantaisie Sur Le Costume Moderne, Dioné’, By Léon Bakst 1914.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
Costume designs for the Russian ballet by Léon Bakst.
Costume designs for the Russian ballet “Le Dieu Bleu.” by Léon Bakst 1914.
Rhinegold. Alberich’s Pursuit of the Nibelungen Ring.
RHEINGOLD (The Rhinegold) is the prelude to the music-drama of the “Ring of the Nibelung.” The first scene of the opera shows the depths of the river Rhine.
Kriemhild at Siegfried’s Bier. The Nibelungenlied. Medieval epic.
KRIEMHILD, daughter of Dancrat and sister of Gunther, King of Burgundy.
She first married Siegfried, King of the Netherlanders, who was murdered by Hagan.
Costume design for Brünnhilde in The Ring Cycle 1879.
Costume design for Brünnhilde in The Ring Cycle 1879. Hans Thoma costume designs for the opera The Ring of the Nibelung. Opera by Richard Wagner. Brünnhilde: The daughter of Wotan… Read More
Costume design for Siegfried in The Ring Cycle 1879.
Costume design for Siegfried in The Ring Cycle 1879. Hans Thoma costume designs for the opera The Ring of the Nibelung. Opera by Richard Wagner. Siegfried: Wilder son of the… Read More
Costume design for Wotan in The Ring Cycle 1879.
Costume design for Wotan in The Ring Cycle 1879. Hans Thoma costume designs for the opera The Ring of the Nibelung, opera by Richard Wagner. Wotan: God, Nature wicked, man… Read More
Vaslav Nijinsky in Scheherazade, 1911
Russian dancer Vaslav Nijinsky (1890 – 1950) dancing in the role of the Golden Slave in ‘Scheherazade’.
