The artwork titled “The album “Circus”” by Fernand Léger, created in 1950, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It is a sketch and study from the series “The album “Circus”” and is currently housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
In the artwork, a highly stylized figure is depicted in bold, simplistic lines and vibrant blocks of color. The figure appears to be a circus performer, highlighted by the subject’s pose and the circular objects resembling hoops or other circus apparatus. The use of primary colors, particularly the striking red shirt against an abstract yellow background, lends a sense of energy and dynamism to the scene. Fernand Léger’s characteristic style is evident in the geometric forms and the harmonious yet contrasting color scheme that combine to create a composition both vigorous and celebratory of the circus theme.
