The artwork titled “Leonid Massine” by Leon Bakst is a pencil drawing on paper. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is categorized as a portrait.
The artwork depicts a youthful figure with an earnest and gentle expression. The subject is rendered with precise and delicate pencil strokes, capturing the contours of the face and the depth of the eyes. The hair is carefully detailed with individual lines, adding texture to the portrait. The figure’s clothing is suggested with light, flowing lines, adding a natural and relaxed feel to the composition. The overall tone of the artwork is soft and serene, reflecting the nuanced skill of the artist in portraying the subject with subtlety and grace. The signature of the artist, “Bakst”, along with the year “1914”, is inscribed in the bottom left corner, providing a historical context to the piece.
