Max Pechstein’s Tanz (1909) captures a fleeting moment behind the scenes of a dance performance. The dancers are caught mid-rehearsal or warm-up.
Unlike more polished depictions of dance from previous eras, Pechstein focuses on unrefined and immediate motion. The painting underscores Pechstein's and Die Brückes interest in the vitality of modern life and its capacity to challenge social norms.