The album “Circus” (1950) by Fernand Leger

The artwork titled “The album ‘Circus'” is a creation by Fernand Léger, produced in the year 1950. This piece belongs to the art movement Naïve Art (Primitivism) and falls under the category of sketch and study. It is part of a series also named “The album ‘Circus'” and is currently housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger, Biot, France.

This artwork depicts a stylized figure intertwined with abstract elements, including large hoops and geometric shapes. The figure wears a red shirt and a hat, standing in a poised, almost statuesque manner. Distinct lines and blocks of color, characteristic of Léger’s style, dominate the composition. The simplicity and boldness of the forms convey a sense of dynamism and structure, reflecting the circus theme with an artistic approach that combines both naiveté and structured primitivism. The use of primary colors such as red and yellow further emphasizes the vibrancy and playful nature of the circus motif.

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