The artwork titled “The album Circus,” crafted by Fernand Léger in 1950, belongs to the Purism movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. This piece is part of the artwork series “The album Circus” and is housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger, located in Biot, France.
Depicted in the artwork is a robust, stylized figure, characterized by strong, bold lines and geometric forms. The individual is adorned in a red shirt, accentuating their upright and composed stance. Their hat and the larger-than-life circus paraphernalia, which include a hoop and possibly a piece of equipment, contribute a sense of dynamism and rhythmic structure, a signature of Léger’s approach. The use of vivid red and yellow hues adds vibrancy, setting the figure against a background that emphasizes form and structure, keeping in line with the Purism movement’s emphasis on simplicity and clarity. The figure’s pose and the art’s overall composition subtly evoke the lively and captivating essence of the circus.
