Backstage "Tabor Theatre"

Art Historical Context

Step behind the curtain with *Backstage "Tabor"* (n.d.), a captivating graphic arts print by George Von Physter now housed in the Smithsonian Art Museum. This evocative work transports visitors to the bustling backstage world of the Tabor Theatre, a nod to America's vibrant theater scene. Through tags like "theater," "cymbal," and "drum," glimpse the hidden chaos of performance preparation—gleaming percussion instruments poised for the spotlight, evoking the rhythm and energy of live shows. As a graphic arts print, the piece highlights the precision and reproducibility of early printmaking te...