Author: Friesz, Achille Émile Othon (1879-1949)
Title: Bal Travesti, Aide Amicale Aux Artistes, à Bullier le 4 Mai 1923. First State of the Poster Before Lettering. Signed
Description: Paris: Union des Artistes Russes, 1923. Original lithograph. 120 x 81 cm - 47 1/4 x 31 7/8 inches.. Signed and numbered 7/100, before the printer’s name.. Good condition, paper yellowed, tears and chips in margins-Mounted on linen Vivid, fresh colors-........The preceding Grand Bal des Artistes, or Grand Bal Travesti Transmental took place on February 23, 1923. A philanthropic venture for the Union of Russian Artists, this ball was mainly advertised by Larionov and Goncharova, who designed the flyers, tickets, and poster..In 1915, Larionov and Goncharova moved permanently to Western Europe, joining their friend Diaghilev, founder of the Ballets Russes. While they worked on both costumes and sets, they had also contributed to various artists balls, the Grand Bal Travesti-Transmental on February 23, 1923 was among the most ambitious. On the schedule were no less than four dance bands, two bars and various artistic performances... The purpose of this events was to philanthropically benefit the Union des Artistes Russes, a artists group which helped Russian emigre artists of all media, including Sonia Delaunay, Leopold Survage, and Zdanevich..... This is just one of many promotional items for the ball which the two artists created, this one done mostly by Larionov. Amongst those present at the party were Fernand Leger, Survage, Pablo Picasso, Juan Gris, and Albert Gleizes, all of whom designed a mask which would be auctioned off to benefit the Union. .

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