The artwork, titled “The album ‘Circus’,” was created by Fernand Léger in 1950. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. This piece is part of the series “The album ‘Circus'” and is housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork depicts a stylized figure, possibly a performer, against a simplistic backdrop. The individual is illustrated with prominent lines and distinct blocks of color, characteristic of Léger’s approach. The figure’s attire—a red shirt and white trousers—along with the geometric forms of the wheels they hold, evoke a sense of strength and solidity. The backdrop features an abstract yellow shape, offering a vibrant contrast to the more defined elements in the foreground. It showcases Léger’s mastery in balancing form, color, and line to convey movement and rhythm.
