The artwork, titled “The album ‘Circus’,” was created by Fernand Léger in 1950. It belongs to the Purism art movement and measures 42.5 x 32.8 cm. As a sketch and study, this piece is part of the series “The album ‘Circus'” and is currently housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork features a clean, linear design characteristic of Purism, with a restrained yet vivid palette consisting mainly of red, yellow, and black on a white background. It depicts a figure, which appears to be a circus performer, wearing a red shirt and hat. The figure is stylized with minimal details, emphasizing geometric forms and contours. A set of wheels or rings is prominently included, adding a dynamic element to the composition situated against a yellow block background. The overall impression is one of simplicity, order, and the rhythmic interplay of forms, staying true to the Purist ideals of Léger and his contemporaries.
