The artwork, titled “The album ‘Circus’,” was created by artist Fernand Leger in 1950. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls within the genre of sketch and study. This particular piece is part of the series “The album ‘Circus'” and is currently housed in the Musee National Fernand Leger in Biot, France.
In this artwork, Fernand Leger employs bold, simplified forms and vivid color blocks to depict a circus performer. The central figure, depicted in a red short-sleeved shirt and hat, stands confidently with one arm encircling and one arm holding two large hoops. Behind the figure, the background features a rectangle filled with a solid yellow color, contrasting sharply with the black outlines and minimalist details of the figure and the hoops. The combination of strong, clear lines and bright, contrasting colors is characteristic of Leger’s distinctive style, evoking a sense of both movement and stability.
