The artwork, titled “The album ‘Circus,'” is a creation by Fernand Léger, dated 1950 and associated with the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It falls under the genre of sketch and study and is part of the series “The album ‘Circus.'” This particular piece is housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
In the artwork, a figure is depicted holding two large rings, portrayed with strong, almost geometric lines that emphasize the contours of the figure. The figure wears a red shirt and hat, contrasted against a minimalistic background marked by a prominent yellow rectangular shape and simple black linear forms. The use of bold, flat colors and distinct outlines is characteristic of Léger’s style, reflecting his interest in modernism and the mechanical aesthetic. The composition exudes a sense of strength and poise, drawing attention to the figure’s form and the structural elements surrounding it.
