Alexandre Nikolaïevich BENOIS (Saint Petersburg, 1870-Paris, - Lot 214

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Alexandre Nikolaïevich BENOIS (Saint Petersburg, 1870-Paris, - Lot 214
Alexandre Nikolaïevich BENOIS (Saint Petersburg, 1870-Paris, 1960) Project for the set of Abel Gance's film Napoleon - "La sacristie des cordeliers" (1925), first idea. Graphite drawing on paper, signed and dated lower left and titled lower right. H. 22 x W. 25.5 cm. History In 1925, Abel Gance commissioned Alexandre Benois to create the set for one of the last silent films entitled "Napoleon". Russian actors and extras were present in large numbers on the set of this film, which remains for many the masterpiece of Gance's career. Provenance : Collection of Alexandre Benois, then by descent to the present owner
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