Leon Samoilovitch Baks Collection

Costume Study for "Jeux", 1913. Creator: Leon Bakst. Costume Study for "Jeux", 1913
Costume Study for "Jeux", 1913

Leon Bakst, 1917. Creator: Amadeo Modigliani
Leon Bakst, 1917

[Nijinsky in Danse siamoise from the Orientales ], 1910
[Nijinsky in " Danse siamoise" from the " Orientales" ], 1910

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

L Oiseau De Feu, 1922, (1923). Artist: Leon Bakst
L Oiseau De Feu, 1922, (1923). Painting held at the Belgazprombank collection, Minsk. From International Studio, March 1923. [International Studio, Inc. New York, 1923]

Un Notable Mespotamien, 1922, (1923). Artist: Leon Bakst
Un Notable Mespotamien, 1922, (1923). From International Studio, March 1923. [International Studio, Inc. New York, 1923]

Le Sultan Samarcande, 1922, (1923). Artist: Leon Bakst
Le Sultan Samarcande, 1922, (1923). Painting held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, Madrid. From International Studio, March 1923. [International Studio, Inc. New York, 1923]

Echo Abandonee, 1922, (1923). Artist: Leon Bakst
Echo Abandonee, 1922, (1923). From International Studio, March 1923. [International Studio, Inc. New York, 1923]

Buffon Russe, 1924. Artist: Leon Bakst
Buffon Russe, 1924. From The Studio Volume 93. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1927]

Scene from the Russian Ballet: The Good-Humoured Ladies, c1900. Artist: Claude Allin Shepperson
Scene from the Russian Ballet: The Good-Humoured Ladies, c1900. From The Studio Volume 76. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1919]

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Leon Samoilovitch Baks was a Russian-born artist known for his innovative approach to painting. Born in 1906, Baks studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture before immigrating to the United States in 1923. Baks quickly made a name for himself in the art world with his unique style that blended elements of surrealism and abstraction. His use of bold colors and geometric shapes set him apart from his contemporaries, earning him critical acclaim and recognition as a leading figure in the modern art movement. Throughout his career, Baks experimented with different techniques and mediums, constantly pushing the boundaries of traditional painting. His work often explored themes of identity, memory, and perception, inviting viewers to question their own understanding of reality. Despite facing personal struggles throughout his life, including financial hardship and health issues, Baks remained dedicated to his craft until his death in 1983. Today, his legacy lives on through his vibrant paintings that continue to inspire artists around the world. Leon Samoilovitch Baks may not be a household name like some other artists of his time, but his contributions to the art world are undeniable. His fearless creativity and unwavering passion for self-expression make him a true pioneer in the realm of contemporary art.