The artwork titled “The album ‘Circus,'” created by Fernand Léger in 1950, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. It is part of the series “The album ‘Circus'” and is currently housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
This artwork features a simplified and stylized depiction of a figure, characterized by Léger’s typical use of bold lines and vibrant colors. The central figure, possibly a performer or circus artist, is outlined with black lines, wearing a red shirt and hat, and holding what appear to be hoops or circular forms. The background comprises a combination of yellow and neutral tones, emphasizing the figure’s presence and the dynamic movement conveyed by the shapes. The composition reflects Léger’s fascination with modern life and mechanical forms, distilled into a harmonious, almost playful tableau that embodies the whimsical essence of the circus.
