The artwork, titled “The album ‘Circus,'” was created by Fernand Léger in 1950. It belongs to the Purism art movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. This piece is part of the series named “The album ‘Circus'” and is currently housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork presents a stylized and colorful depiction characteristic of Léger’s Purist style. It features a human figure donned in a red shirt and white trousers, surrounded by abstract, geometric shapes and lines that suggest movement and dynamism. The figure appears to hold circular forms, possibly hoops, against a backdrop of bold yellow elements. The simplified forms and vibrant palette exemplify the artist’s goal of achieving clarity and order, aligning with the principles of the Purist movement.
