Year of Theatre in Russia 2019: Exhibition of the Western European scenography and rare books to open in Astrakhan

As part of the events devoted to the Year of Theatre in Russia, on November 1, 2019 the Astrakhan Art Gallery (World Art Department) is presenting an exhibition of Western European prints and rare books from the collections of the gallery and the Krupskaya Regional Research Library. Unique examples of Western European scenography and rare books on the history of European costumes of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance have been put on display for the first time.

Large colour lithographs, which show beautiful stage scenery for toy theatres were donated to the art gallery by the ROSIZO State Museum and Exhibition Center. The exposition showcases 30 lithographs made by German masters in the 19th century, some of the prints are based on sketches of the court scenic artist Bayer.