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Alexandre Nikolaevich Benois (1870–1960), Russian Watercolor on Paper, 1948 Image: 4 1/2 in H x 6 1/2 in W (11.4 × 16.5 cm) Framed: 12 in H x 14 in W x 2 in D (30.5 × 35.6 × 5.1 cm)
This refined watercolor by Alexandre Benois presents an elegant interior with two windows draped in golden curtains, flanking a delicate console and a grand chandelier above. The symmetry, harmonious palette, and theatrical precision reflect Benois’ lifelong fascination with 18th-century interiors and his mastery in transforming domestic spaces into scenes of timeless beauty. The work captures not just an interior but the mood of an entire epoch — poised, graceful, and filled with quiet grandeur.
As one of the founding figures of the “World of Art” (Mir Iskusstva) movement, Benois was not only a painter but also an influential stage designer, historian, and curator. His stage sets for Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, such as Petrushka (1911), are landmarks in theatre history. Today, his works are held in major museums worldwide and remain highly collectible, treasured for their rare combination of intimacy and elegance.
This watercolor, modest in scale but rich in atmosphere, is a quintessential example of Benois’ art — a masterful balance between interior design and stage-like composition.
