The artwork is titled “The album ‘Circus'” and was created by Fernand Léger in 1950. This piece falls under the Purism art movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. It is part of the series “The album ‘Circus'” and is presently housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
In this artwork, Fernand Léger employs bold lines and vibrant colors against a simplified and abstract backdrop. A central figure, adorned in a red shirt and white hat, is depicted standing with an assertive posture. The figure is intertwined with circular shapes and patterns, characteristic of Léger’s style, which emphasizes geometric forms and industrial aesthetics. The use of a limited color palette, primarily red, black, and yellow, further highlights the purity and clarity of Léger’s visual language. The composition exudes a sense of order and rhythm, resonating with the thematic elements of a circus, capturing both the dynamism and structured chaos of the subject matter.
