The artwork, titled “The album ‘Circus,'” was created by Fernand Léger in 1950 and belongs to the art movement known as Naïve Art (Primitivism). This piece is categorized under the genre of sketch and study and forms part of the series called “The album ‘Circus.'” It currently resides in the Musee National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork depicts a figure, likely a performer, characterized by simplified, bold forms and lines that emphasize structural elements. The central figure is dressed in a red top and a hat, rendered in a style typical of Léger’s work, with minimalistic facial features and a strong linear composition. The figure’s arms are wrapped around circular shapes, evocative of the circus theme, which is underscored by the bright yellow background accentuating the bold, mechanical-like forms. This juxtaposition of organic and geometric shapes, embodied in the figure and the objects they hold, exemplifies Léger’s distinct integration of industrial aesthetic with human characteristics.
