Les Facheux  is a ballet of  Boris Kochno , inspired by Molière's comedy, with the choreography of  Bronislava Nijinska , music by  Georges Auric , costumes by  Georges Braque .

First performed by the Diaghilev ballet at Monte Carlo theatre in 1924.

"Les Facheux" is the first ballet comedy of Molière (1661).

Two volumes covered by tissue paper,  copy number 55 .

- Volume I includes  23 color lithographs  of stage costumes covered by tissue paper  by   Georges Braque , a picture of Georges Auric by  Jean Cocteau , a page of music sheet by Auric.

- Volume II includes a photograph of Georges Braque by  Man Ray , photographic plates by Georges Detaille reproducing the costumes of the dancers.

In 4°, text in French, unnumbered pages, cm 28.4 x 1.5 x 23, kg 0.5.

Beautiful cover drawn by  Georges Braque . Including slipcase.

In truly fine conditions, except for a usual yellowing of the paper.

A superb, beautiful, and rare book to enrich your private library. Purchase rare books online  on Wallector.com!

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Les Facheux is a ballet of Boris Kochno , inspired by Molière's comedy, with the choreography of  Bronislava Nijinska , music by Georges Auric , costumes by Georges Braque .

First performed by  the Diaghilev ballet at Monte Carlo theatre in 1924.

"Les Facheux" is the first ballet comedy of Molière (1661).

Two volumes covered by tissue paper, copy number 55 .

- Volume I includes 23 color lithographs of stage costumes covered by tissue paper by Georges Braque , a picture of Georges Auric by Jean Cocteau , a page of music sheet by Auric.

- Volume II includes a photograph of Georges Braque by Man Ray , photographic plates by Georges Detaille reproducing the costumes of the dancers.

In 4°, text in French, unnumbered pages, cm 28.4 x 1.5 x 23, kg 0.5.

Beautiful cover drawn by Georges Braque . Including slipcase.

In truly fine conditions, except for a usual yellowing of the paper.

A superb, beautiful, and rare book to enrich your private library. Purchase rare books online on Wallector.com!

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SKU
M-102526
Artist
Sergej Pavlovic Djagilev
Conditions
Good (minor cosmetic wear)
Year
1924
Period
1920s
Books Classification
Volume
Edition
Paris, Éditions des Quatre Chemins
Circulation
55
Pages
unnumbered pages
Format
In-4°
Topic
Literature, Original Illustrated
Dimensions (cm)
28.4 x 1.5 x 23