Leon Nikolayevich (lɪˈɔn nikaˈlajɪvitʃ). 1866–1924, Russian painter and stage designer, noted particularly for his richly coloured sets for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes (1909–21)
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ˈLéon Nikoˈlayevich (ˈleɪˌɔn nɪkɔˈlɑjəvɪtʃ) (born Lev Samoylovich Rosenberg) 1866-1924; Russ. painter and stage designer