Ida Rubintein's lower torso by L.Bakst (1915, priv.coll.).jpg

Conte Crayon drawing of Ida Rubinstein lower torso, 1915, 18x11” Provenance: given to Sergei Diaghilev by Leon Bakst but returned back to him after relationships between Ida and Diaghilev deteriorated. A noted collector of Russian art I. S. Gourvitch bought it at Sothebys London sale 6/21/73 and in turn sold it to a previous owner. [Conté crayons, are a drawing medium composed of compressed powdered graphite or charcoal mixed with a wax or clay base]

Artist: L.Bakst. License: Public domain. Source

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