“Album Le Cirque” by Fernand Léger, created in 1950, is a figurative artwork belonging to the Purism movement. It is part of the series “The album ‘Circus'” and is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork features a pair of vividly colored panels, each depicting hands interacting with playing cards. On the left panel, against a bright yellow background, multiple hands and disembodied eyes hold a card with a red heart, creating a surreal and dynamic composition. The right panel contrasts with its orange backdrop and showcases a hand wearing a purple sleeve, surrounded by various playing cards including face cards and numbered cards scattered around. The playful and abstract representation encapsulates the essence of circus imagery, emphasizing movement and the whimsical nature of the subject.
