Lithograph, 1952
Edition: 6/75
Publisher: Maeght (Paris)
Printer: Atelier Mourlot (Paris)
Catalogue: Saphire E 14
Paper size: 37 × 55.5 cm
Image size: 33 × 51.5 cm
Signed by hand in pencil
With certificate of authenticity
Condition: Excellent
This work is part of a series of paintings and prints from Leger's later years, taking as its theme the modern social institution of paid vacations.
Multiple figures, outlined in thick black lines, are placed within a pastoral landscape. Constructed with formal treatments derived from Cubist experiments and flat, bold colors, the simplified forms are powerfully and emblematically expressed.
Leger expressed the relationship between modern society and humanity through clear forms, a characteristic concisely demonstrated in this work as well.
About Fernand Léger
Fernand Léger (1881–1955) was a leading French modern painter of the first half of the 20th century. While influenced by Cubism, he established his unique style and is known for his powerful forms centered on **"contrast" of form, color, and volume.**
After his experience in World War I, he developed a "mechanical style" that incorporated modern motifs such as machines and cities. Post-war, his work evolved into figures with more vivid colors and volumes, creating clear and vital compositions.
He was active in a wide range of fields, including not only painting but also murals, stage design, and collaborations with architecture, leaving a significant mark on the development of modern art.
