Grand charity doll bazaar 1899

This 1899 poster by artist Léon Bakst advertises a grand charity doll bazaar held to support city maternity shelters. The image shows a young girl gently embracing a brightly costumed doll, creating a warm and emotional focal point that reflects the event’s spirit. Elegant pre-revolutionary lettering frames the scene and reads “Grand Charity Doll Bazaar,” “The bazaar is held for the benefit of the charitable society at the city maternity shelters,” and “Prices from 1 ruble.” Bakst’s soft shading and theatrical composition highlight his emerging artistic style, which later became influential in stage and costume design. The poster’s delicate colors and expressive lines give it a distinctive turn-of-the-century charm, making this reproduction a vivid example of early Russian graphic art.