The artwork “Manufacturers on a Blue Background,” created by Fernand Leger in 1951, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This genre painting measures 50.9 x 100 cm and is part of the collection at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork features an industrial scene, with various figures engaging in work amidst a complex network of machinery and scaffolding. The composition is rendered in bold, black lines against a predominantly blue backdrop, creating a striking contrast. The forms are simplified and stylized, consistent with the Naïve Art movement’s aesthetic. The figures appear to be engaged in construction or manufacturing tasks, symbolizing the modern industrial environment. The sky in the background is dotted with abstract, cloud-like shapes, which further emphasizes the dichotomy between industry and nature. The overall composition reflects Leger’s fascination with machinery and the human figure within the industrialized world.
