The artwork, titled “Three Girls on Red Background (Composition with Three Women),” was created by Fernand Léger in 1927. It belongs to the Cubism art movement and falls under the portrait genre. This piece is currently housed in the Musée d’art et d’industrie de Saint-Étienne, located in Saint-Étienne, France.
The composition features three robustly stylized female figures positioned against a vibrant red background. The figures are depicted with a sense of solidity and monumentality, characteristic of Léger’s style. Using simplified forms and bold, contrasting contours, the artist emphasizes the geometric and volumetric aspects of the human body. The figures exhibit a static yet dynamic quality, giving them a sense of timelessness and unity. The interplay of light and shadow highlights the sculptural dimension of the figures, while the limited color palette reinforces the visual impact of the composition. The woman in the center holds a flower, adding an element of tenderness to the powerful, almost architectural presentation of the trio.
