The artwork, titled “The album ‘Circus’,” was created by Fernand Léger in 1950. This piece is a part of the Purism movement and belongs to the genre of sketch and study. It is included in the series “The album ‘Circus'” and is housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
In the artwork, a figure is prominently featured, adorned in a red shirt and a hat, with their arms intertwined and holding what appear to be circular and rod-like structures. The simplicity of the lines and the use of bold colors exemplify Léger’s Purist style. The background, marked by a vibrant yellow hue, complements the figure’s attire and the geometric elements surrounding them. This juxtaposition of organic and mechanical forms creates a dynamic and rhythmic composition, evoking the theme of the circus as both an organized and lively spectacle.
