Art Open Letter of the Red Cross - Leon Bakst
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A 1914 lithographic poster by Leon Bakst promoting the Russian Red Cross, featuring a domestic scene rendered in the artist's signature graphic style.
This lithographic poster by Leon Bakst, created in 1914, serves as a promotional piece for the Russian Red Cross. Bakst, a central figure in the Mir Iskusstva (World of Art) movement, is widely recognised for his work with the Ballets Russes. This specific design demonstrates his transition from theatrical costume and set design into the realm of commercial graphic art.
The composition features a woman leaning over a table, engaged in writing, while a young child sits in the foreground holding a postcard. The aesthetic is characteristic of the early twentieth-century Russian avant-garde, blending a clean, minimalist background with precise, decorative details in the clothing. The text, presented in both Russian and French, indicates the international scope of the Red Cross charity initiative during the First World War.
Bakst employs a restrained palette, allowing the pattern of the woman's dress and the child's yellow garment to provide visual interest without cluttering the frame. The typography is integrated into the design, reflecting the influence of Art Nouveau and the emerging modern graphic style. The work captures a domestic scene that contrasts with the broader historical context of the conflict, focusing instead on the humanitarian effort of correspondence and support. As a piece of ephemera, it offers insight into how high-art sensibilities were applied to public service announcements during the period. The print maintains a balance between narrative illustration and functional advertising, typical of Bakst's versatile approach to visual media.
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Specific Features
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- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Art Open Letter of the Red Cross - Leon Bakst
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