A large portfolio of 21 looseleaf drawings of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes by the English painter Laura Knight. The drawings primarily depict Tamara Karsavina and Léonide Massine in Massine's "Le Tricorne." From an edition of 350 copies, of which this is no. 1, and is signed below the number by the artist. Soiling and water damage to the portfolio, the preliminary text and limitation page quite foxed, but with the drawings generally in very good condition, with modest toning around the edges and a few small edge creases.  33.5 x 42 cm.