The artwork, titled “The Bridge of the Tug Boat,” was created by Fernand Léger in 1920. It belongs to the Cubism art movement and is classified within the cityscape genre.
The artwork exemplifies the geometric fragmentation characteristic of Cubism. It depicts an urban scene, presumably involving a tugboat, using a complex tapestry of interlocking geometric shapes and vivid colors. Rectangles, squares, circles, and other forms are arranged in a meticulous manner, emphasizing the industrial and mechanical aspects of city life. The varied palette, mainly consisting of primary colors along with black, white, and shades of green, orange, and red, creates a striking visual rhythm. Architectural elements and machinery are abstractly rendered, and there appears to be a simplified human figure among the geometric forms, adding a touch of human presence to the industrial scene. Through its structured composition and dynamic use of shapes and colors, the artwork captures the essence of modernity and industrial advancement in the early 20th century.
