Cleopatra ballet by Bakst 14, Vaslav Nijinsky, circa 1909

Léon bakst 1866 - 1924 costume design for nijinsky as the slave in cleopatra signed in latin and dated 1910 l. R.;further inscribed cléopatre, esclave favori nijinsky t. R. Watercolour and gouache over pencil heightened with gold on paper 27 by 16. 5cm, 10 3/4 by 6 1/2 in. Date: circa 1909.