Leonide Massine waiting for his cue to go on stage in 'On With the Dance'
1925
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1925
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see a man in a dark suit, leaning against a wall backstage. His face is lit by a single bulb. The rest of the room fades into shadow. This is Leonide Massine, a famous dancer, waiting to perform in a 1925 London show. The artist, Gluck, painted it quickly—almost like a snapshot. It feels private, like you’re peeking behind the curtain before the magic starts. If you like this quiet, intimate style, look up the artist Gluck.
