{"product_id":"costume-design-for-cleopatra-sonia-delaunay","title":"Costume Design for Cleopatra - Sonia Delaunay","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking costume design by Sonia Delaunay for the 1918 production of Cleopatra, featuring geometric patterns and metallic textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonia Delaunay created this costume for the 1918 production of Cleopatra, a ballet staged in Madrid. The design reflects her engagement with the principles of simultaneity, a concept she explored through the interaction of colour and geometric form. By applying these theories to theatrical attire, she moved beyond traditional stage dress, treating the human form as a kinetic surface for abstract composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe costume features a structured bodice and skirt, utilising concentric circles and vertical bands to create a sense of rhythm. Delaunay employed a palette of ochre, gold, and muted earth tones, punctuated by bands of colour that suggest the influence of her earlier experiments with light and motion. The materials, including metallic elements and varied fabrics, were chosen to catch stage lighting, ensuring the garment functioned as an active participant in the performance rather than a static object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work demonstrates the application of avant-garde aesthetics to the performing arts. Delaunay often collaborated with figures such as Sergei Diaghilev, and her contributions to the Ballets Russes remain documented examples of her multidisciplinary approach. The design avoids literal historical representation, opting instead for a stylised interpretation that prioritises the visual impact of shape and texture. The garment is constructed with a focus on symmetry and repetition, creating a visual balance that aligns with her broader body of work in textile and fashion design. By integrating these elements, Delaunay transformed the stage into a space where art and movement converged, reflecting her interest in the synthesis of different creative disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/two-grays-ii-frantisek-kupka\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTwo Grays II - František Kupka — František Kupka\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gezicht-op-parijs-robert-delaunay\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGezicht op Parijs - Robert Delaunay — Robert Delaunay\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sonia Delaunay","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58887790592335,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58887833682255,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58887833715023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58887833747791,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58887833780559,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Costume-Design-for-Cleopatra_Poster_CompositorV1_1790360683578.jpg?v=1790361055","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/costume-design-for-cleopatra-sonia-delaunay","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}