Backstage 1972

"Backstage" (1972) by Azerbaijani artist Boyukagha Mirzazade (1921-2007) depicts a scene of dancers backstage in a theatre. The painting features a group of ballerinas in various poses, some standing and chatting, some seated and resting, and one stretching on the floor. The loose brushstrokes and soft colors give the painting a sense of movement and energy, capturing the backstage atmosphere of a theatre. The painting is a testament to Mirzazade's talent for portraying the beauty and grace of dancers.