Hinter Den Kulissen 1905

"Hinter Den Kulissen" (Behind the Scenes), a 1905 oil painting by German artist Leo Putz (1869-1940), depicts a scene backstage at a theater. The painting features four women, some partially nude, in a relaxed and intimate moment. The woman in the center plays a guitar, while the woman to her right sits with her legs crossed, and another woman in the background adjusts her dress. The painting's subject matter and style, with its focus on the female form and a loose, impressionistic brushstroke, exemplify Putz's artistic interest in capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people. The painting evokes a sense of warmth and intimacy, inviting viewers to glimpse into the world of theater beyond the stage.