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
Hand-signed in pencil
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity
Condition: Excellent
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This work is part of a series of paintings and prints from Léger's later years, taking the modern social institution of paid holidays as its subject.
Several figures, drawn with thick black outlines, are arranged in an idyllic rural landscape. Composed with planar and bold colors, and formal treatment derived from Cubist experiments, the simplified forms are powerfully and symbolically expressed.
Léger expressed the relationship between modern society and humanity with clear forms, and this work succinctly demonstrates that characteristic.
About Fernand Léger
Fernand Léger (1881–1955) was a prominent French modern painter of the early 20th century. While influenced by Cubism, he established his unique style, known for powerful forms centered on **"contrast" of form, color, and volume.**
After his experiences in World War I, Léger developed a "mechanical style" incorporating modern motifs such as machines and cities. Post-war, his work evolved to feature more vibrant colors and voluminous figures, creating clear and vital compositions.
He worked across a wide range of fields, including painting, murals, stage design, and collaborations with architecture, leaving a significant mark on the development of modern art.
