Eleven sketches of Leonide Massine and Tamara Karsavina in 'Le Tricorne'

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Dame Laura Knight, R.A., R.W.S. (1877-1970)
Eleven sketches of Leonide Massine and Tamara Karsavina in 'Le Tricorne'
all variously signed and inscribed
black chalk on paper
29 x 19 ½ in. (73.7 x 49.5 cm.), overall

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Lot Essay

These sketches are from a sketch book executed during the production of 'La Tricorne' in London at the Allhambra Theatre in July 1919. Knight was privileged to gain permission from Diaghilev to draw and paint backstage during the performances and rehearsals of the Ballets Russes.

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