“Model for the mosaic of the Church of Our Lady of All Graces” is an artwork created by Fernand Léger in 1947, representative of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This design piece is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger, located in Biot, France.
The artwork features a triangular composition, likely intended for the pediment of a building facade. It depicts a harmonious arrangement of abstract shapes and vibrant colors. Central to the design are religious and natural elements. On one side, a radiant sun rises behind a grove of trees or cacti, invoking a sense of growth and life. Opposite, a solemn face encased in a halo suggests a saintly or divine figure, possibly the Virgin Mary, adorned with a crown of abstract rays. A prominent archway is situated in the center, perhaps symbolizing a gateway or entrance, bordered by text elements which contribute to the overall narrative. The artwork is executed in Léger’s characteristic style, combining bold, delineated forms with a naive aesthetic, radiating a sense of spiritual presence and artistic devotion.
