The artwork, titled “The album ‘Circus’,” is a creation by the renowned artist Fernand Léger, completed in 1950. This piece is associated with the Purism art movement and is categorized under the genre of sketch and study. It belongs to the artwork series “The album ‘Circus'” and is currently housed at Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork depicts a stylized figure, characterized by bold, unmodulated colors and distinct, black outlines that are quintessential of Léger’s style. The figure, clothed in red with a hat, is portrayed with an abstract elegance, emphasizing form and structure over detailed realism. The background features a yellow section with overlaid linear elements, contributing to the geometric and mechanical aesthetic typical of Purism. The composition reflects a study of movement and form, capturing the dynamic essence of the circus theme within a modernist framework.
