The artwork, titled “The album “Circus”” and created by Fernand Léger in 1950, belongs to the Purism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. It is part of a series known as “The album “Circus”” and is currently housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The composition of the artwork is characterized by its bold, simplified forms and vibrant color palette, typical of the Purist style. The central figure is a person donning a red upper garment and a hat, holding what appears to be large circular objects, possibly hoops or wheels, against a yellow backdrop. The figure’s pose, the clean lines, and the geometric structures emphasize the mechanical and modern aesthetic that Léger is known for, blending human and machine-like elements in a harmonious composition. The artwork exudes a sense of strength and movement while maintaining a controlled and orderly arrangement of elements, reflecting Léger’s distinctive approach to merging art with industrial modernity.
