Dimitri Bouchène on the stage of the Théâtre de l’Athénée. Costume sketches for Louis Jouvet’s productions

Abstract

The aim of the research is to examine and analyze the works created by the artist Dimitri Bouchène (1893-1993) for Louis Jouvet’s Théâtre de l’Athénée in Paris. The paper studies the costumes designed by Bouchène for the performances of “Tessa” and “Electra” in 1934 and 1937 respectively, shining a light on the reviews by critics on these productions and their staging. The scientific novelty of the research lies in gathering previously scattered information and images related to the creation of “Tessa” and “Electra”. These are the only dramatic productions where Dimitri Bouchène, who is known primarily for his work in musical theatre scenography, was involved in the set design. The research highlights a stage in the artist’s creative path, which coincided with the period of developing his individual style and distinctive character. The early stage of Bouchène’s work for the theatre in Paris is marked by diversity and a search for his own direction and creative signature. The paper emphasizes the high praise given by critics to Bouchène’s work, particularly regarding the play “Electra”.

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Publication history

• Received: January 14, 2024.
• Published: March 1, 2024.

Keywords

• театрально-декорационное искусство
• русская эмиграция
• драматический театр
• сценография
• эскизы
• Дмитрий Бушен
• театр «Атеней»
• пьеса «Тесса»
• пьеса «Электра»
• theatrical design art
• Russian émigré community
• dramatic theatre
• scenography
• sketches
• Dimitri Bouchène
• Théâtre de l’Athénée
• play “Tessa”
• play “Electra”

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