“Coppelius and Coppelia” after the famous story by Hoffmann.
(1903-1904) by Leon Bakst
Bakst was born January 27 [February 8, New Style], 1866, St. Petersburg, Russia, he died December 28, 1924, Paris, France
His original name was Lev Samoylovich Rosenberg, a Russian artist who revolutionized theatrical design both in scenery and in costume.
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