The artwork titled “Mechanical Elements on red background” was created by Fernand Léger in 1924. This piece belongs to the Cubism art movement and is a still life with dimensions of 92 x 65 cm. It is currently housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork exemplifies Léger’s interest in mechanical elements, depicted through a composition of geometric shapes and varied patterns. Dominated by a bold red background, the central elements consist of an amalgamation of components resembling parts of machinery. The use of monochrome hues, complemented by occasional touches of ochre and green, gives the piece a dynamic yet cohesive structure. The juxtaposition of linear and curved forms conveys a sense of industrial rhythm and precision, reflecting the artist’s fascination with modernity and mechanization.
