Backstage

The painting depicts a ballerina in the wings during
preparation for the play.
The work is based on a comparison of contrasts state of mind
characters, and full of inner drama, which is the basis for
picture composition. Concise background contrasts with the exquisite craft
dancers. Seen the contrast of motion and stillness, an energetic and
lively pose one actress opposed congealed silhouette
another.
The painting was done according to the recollections of the sensations of the period when
artist herself engaged in ballroom dancing.
Ballet has always keenly interested and attracted her. The motif of the painting "In the
the scenes are from our own observation of life dancers.