The artwork named “The album ‘Circus’,” created by Fernand Léger in 1950, belongs to the Purism art movement. This piece is a part of the artwork genre characterized as a sketch and study. It is included in the series titled “The album ‘Circus.'” Currently, the artwork is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork depicts a stylized human figure, shown in a simplistic and geometric manner characteristic of Purism. The figure is rendered with an emphasis on bold outlines and limited, flat colors, prominently featuring red, yellow, and black. The central subject appears to be holding or interacting with large circular forms, possibly representing circus equipment, against a backdrop of abstract linear elements. The composition combines both human and mechanical elements, reflecting Léger’s interest in modernity and the mechanical age. The use of bright colors and simplified forms creates a dynamic visual impact, resonating with the themes of movement and energy inherent in circus performance.
