Vaslav Nijinsky and Ida Rubinstein in Schéhérazade, Paris, 1910 1913

"Vaslav Nijinsky and Ida Rubinstein in Schéhérazade" is a 1913 illustration by French artist George Barbier. It portrays the famous dancers Nijinsky and Rubinstein in their roles from the ballet "Schéhérazade" by Michel Fokine. The illustration is drawn in a distinctive Art Deco style, utilizing bold lines and a restricted palette of black, white, and gold. The dynamic composition captures the dancers' movements in a moment of heightened drama. This work is representative of Barbier's distinctive style of illustration and his involvement with the world of theatre and dance.