The artwork, titled “The album ‘Circus,'” was created by Fernand Léger in 1950. It belongs to the Purism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. This piece is part of a series named “The album ‘Circus'” and is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger, Biot, France.
The artwork depicts a stylized human figure in a vibrant composition, characterized by bold colors and strong outlines. The central figure is rendered in a simplified manner, emphasizing geometric forms and a sense of industrial strength. The figure is dressed in a red top, with lean, angular features. The background includes an intricate assembly of circular and linear shapes, adding depth and dynamism to the composition. The use of red, yellow, and black colors vividly captures the essence of the circus theme, reflecting Léger’s distinctive approach to combining modernist abstraction with everyday subject matter.
