The artwork titled “Montparnasse” was created by the artist Fernand Léger and belongs to the Purism art movement. It is a sketch and study from the series “Album X la ville” and is currently housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork presents a vibrant and stylized depiction of the Montparnasse neighborhood in Paris. The composition is characterized by bold outlines, simplified shapes, and a limited, yet vivid, color palette. The representational elements such as signs and buildings are rendered in a manner that emphasizes geometric forms and the interplay of colors, consistent with the Purism movement’s focus on clarity and order. The piece effectively captures the dynamic urban environment of Montparnasse through its minimalist and structured aesthetic.
