The artwork titled “The album ‘Circus'” by Fernand Leger, created in 1950, belongs to the Purism art movement. Classified under the genre of sketch and study, this piece is part of the series also named “The album ‘Circus'”. Currently, the artwork is housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The illustration features a simplified, stylized figure of a person adorned in a red top and white trousers, embracing a looped structure resembling hula hoops or circus apparatus. The individual is depicted with a commanding presence, with strong and prominent outlines meticulously defining the form. A distinctive hat complements their appearance, adding to the circus theme. The background employs minimalistic yet vibrant colors with yellow behind the loops, creating a contrast that accentuates the central figure. The artwork’s composition highlights Fernand Leger’s commitment to geometrical shapes and bold colors, characteristic of the Purism movement.
