Scheherazade Collection

ARABIAN NIGHTS. Scheherazade amusing the Sultan Schahriah and prolonging her life with the tales for a thousand and one nights. Colored engraving, 19th century

Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho)
6030994 Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho)
6030985 Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Lamps for Old, 1901. Creator: Joseph Edward Southall
New Lamps for Old (in frame), 1901. The subject is taken from story of Aladdin in the One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights)

Headgear designed for Ida Rubinstein in the ballet Scheharazade, 1910. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque-Musee de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Costume design for the ballet Scheharazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Private Collection

Scheherazade / Bal. Russes
SCHEHERAZADE Set design by Leon Bakst

Scheherazade and the Sultan, 1878. Creator: Choubrac, Alfred (1853-1902)
Scheherazade and the Sultan, 1878. Private Collection

Setting for Scheherazade, 1910. Artist: Leon Bakst
Setting for Scheherazade, 1910. Scheherazade is a ballet based on the legendary Arabic queen and the storyteller of One Thousand and One Nights. From The Studio Volume 118

Ida Rubinstein and Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet Scheharazade. Artist: Barbier, George (1882-1932)
Ida Rubinstein and Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet Scheharazade. Private Collection

Gertrude Hoffmann, dancer as Zobeide in ??Scheherazade
Miss Gertrude Hoffmann, dancer and choreographer (1883-1966), as Zobeide in ??Scheherazade, theatrical portrait in costume and jewellery

Scheherazade with puppets of Sinbad the Sailor and Ali Baba, One Thousand and One Nights
Vintage illustration of Scheherazade with puppets of Sinbad the Sailor and Ali Baba, One Thousand and One Nights

Costume design for the Eunuch in a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho)
6030990 Costume design for the Eunuch in a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vaslav Nijinsky and Ida Rubinstein in Scheherazade, 1913 (pochoir)
2561229 Vaslav Nijinsky and Ida Rubinstein in Scheherazade, 1913 (pochoir) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sheherazade, ca 1927. Creator: Icart, Louis Justin Laurent (1888-1950)
Sheherazade, ca 1927. Private Collection

Theodore Kosloff and Vera Fredowa, the principal characters in Scheherazade performed in 1927 in the Hollywood Bowl Date: 1928

Vera Fokina in Scheherazade (b / w photo)
732382 Vera Fokina in Scheherazade (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vera Fokina, Russian ballerina)

A Thousand and One Nights-Arabian Nights tale (engraving)
3771076 A Thousand and One Nights-Arabian Nights tale (engraving) by Dalziel, Thomas (1823-1906); (add.info.: A Thousand and One Nights-Arabian Nights tale)

Scheherazade (engraving)
2808027 Scheherazade (engraving) by Keller, Ferdinand (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scheherazade.); © Look and Learn

Arabian Nights tale
3771073 Arabian Nights tale - by Houghton, Arthur Boyd (1836-75); (add.info.: Arabian Nights tale-A Thousand and One Nights)

Tamara Karsavina as Zobeide in the Ballet Scheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1923. Private Collection

Almee. Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Almee. Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. Private Collection

Illustration to the Book One Thousand and One Nights. Artist: Apsit, Alexander Petrovich (1880-1944)
Illustration to the Book One Thousand and One Nights. Private Collection

Ballet Scheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov Artist: Anonymous
Ballet Scheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Private Collection

Stage design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. From a private collection

Odalisque. Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Odalisque. Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Private Collection

Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the ballet Sheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1910. From a private collection

Harems Secret. (Ballet Scheharazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov), c. 1910. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Harems Secret. (Ballet Scheharazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov), c. 1910. From a private collection

Tamara Karsavina, Russian ballerina, 1911. As Zobeide in the Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakovs ballet Scheherazade. Karsavina (1885-1978) starred with the Imperial Russian Ballet

Ida Rubinstein, Russian ballerina, 1910. Rubinstein (1885-1960) in the Ballets Russes production of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakovs Scheharazade. From a private collection

Set design for the ballet Scheherazade, c1913. Artist: Leon Bakst
Set design for the ballet Scheherazade, c1913. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection

The Shah of Persia, costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade, c1913. Artist: Leon Bakst
The Shah of Persia, costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade, c1913. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection

Eunuch costume design for the ballet Scheherazade, 1910. Artist: Leon Bakst
Eunuch costume design for the ballet Scheherazade, 1910. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection

published Art Decoration Scheherazade 1901 Georges Auriol
published by Art and Decoration: Scheherazade, 1901. Georges Auriol (French, 1863-1938). Color lithograph; sheet: 28.6 x 18.8 cm (11 1/4 x 7 3/8 in.); image: 23.7 x 15.2 cm (9 5/16 x 6 in.)

The History Of The Young King Of The Black Isles. Illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

The Story Of The Little Hunchback. Illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

Front Cover Illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

The History Of The Fisherman. Illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

Abou Hassan Or The Sleeper Awakened. Illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

The Fifth Voyage Of Sinbad The Sailor. Illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

The Third Voyage Of Sinbad The Sailor. Illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

Camaralzaman And Badoura. Illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

The History Of Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves. Illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

The Story Of Alladin Or The Wonderful Lamp. illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published
The Story Of Alladin Or The Wonderful Lamp.illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

The Story Of Baba Abdallah. Frontispiece Illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

The Story Of The Enchanted Horse. Illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

The History Of The Second Calender. Illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

Scheherazade. Illustration, 1922, by George Barbier
ARABIAN NIGHTS, 1922. Scheherazade. Illustration, 1922, by George Barbier

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"Scheherazade: The Enchanting Storyteller of Arabian Nights" In the mesmerizing world of Arabian Nights, Scheherazade captivated the Sultan Schahriah with her enchanting tales, cleverly prolonging her own life for a thousand and one nights. This 19th-century colored engraving depicts the captivating scene where Scheherazade weaves her stories to amuse and enthrall the Sultan. The allure of Scheherazade's tale extends beyond literature, as evident in this costume design for a Ballets Russes production. The vibrant colors and intricate details transport us into a realm filled with magic and wonder. Headgear designed for Ida Rubinstein adds an extra touch of elegance to the ballet adaptation from 1910. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's musical composition brought these tales to life on stage, inspiring yet another stunning costume design by Ballets Russes. With each movement, dancers embody the spirit herself, transporting audiences into a world where imagination knows no bounds. Joseph Edward Southall's artwork "New Lamps for Old" captures the essence of Scheherazade's storytelling prowess—a skill that granted her survival amidst danger. Just like Aladdin's lamp granting wishes, she used her words to weave intricate narratives that kept death at bay. This steel engraving from Germany showcases another depiction entertaining Sultan Schahriah—an enduring symbol of resilience against adversity through storytelling. Her ability to captivate hearts transcends time and borders. Gertrude Hoffmann brings Zobeide—the character from "Scheherazade"—to life through dance. As she gracefully moves across the stage, she embodies both strength and vulnerability—qualities that define our beloved storyteller. Leon Bakst's set design transports us further into this magical world—where palaces gleam under the moonlight and dreams come alive.