The artwork titled “The album ‘Circus'” was created by Fernand Léger in 1950 as part of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It belongs to the genre of sketch and study and is housed at the Musee National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork depicts a stylized figure, likely a circus performer, rendered in Léger’s distinctive, bold lines and vibrant colors. The figure wears a red outfit, complemented by hat and muscular arms. A series of circular and linear elements, suggestive of props or acrobatic equipment, intersect with the figure, adding dynamic visual interest. The yellow background elements further contribute to the composition’s lively and rhythmic sense of movement, characteristic of Léger’s work and the broader theme of the circus. The piece encapsulates the essence of primitive or naïve art through its simplicity, directness, and emphasis on form and color.
