Original Balinese Dance Theme Portrait in Shades of Blue, "Backstage Dancers"

In an tribute to the beauty of dance, Purwadi depicts janger dancers ready for a performance. Departing from the tradition of Balinese dancing, the janger is a social dance that includes both men and women. Twelve men move aggressively while twelve women sing and sway from side to side. Dance crowns and traditional dress distinguish the trio in this elegant painting.