The artwork, titled “Fantasy on Modern Costume,” was created by artist Leon Bakst in 1910. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is categorized under the genre of design.
The artwork features a distinctly vibrant and stylized design, characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement. It depicts two elegantly dressed female figures adorned in elaborate costumes that showcase vivid colors and intricate patterns. The left figure is adorned in a flowing red dress with yellow and green accents and a decorative headpiece, holding a mask in one hand. The right figure wears a high yellow and blue striped hat, a white blouse, and a vertically striped skirt in corresponding colors. The juxtaposition of these costumes highlights the artist’s imaginative interpretation of modern fashion, reflecting an artistic blend of historical and contemporary influences. The use of saturated colors and detailed ornamentation exemplifies the decorative and fluid style characteristic of the Art Nouveau era.
