Fernand Léger
Composition with Dominos
Stencil, 1947
Edition: 23/30 H.C. + 300
Publisher: Guy Spitzer (Paris)
Printer: Guy Spitzer (Paris)
Catalog: Saphire n°E20 p.290-291
Paper size: 88 × 70 cm
Image size: 63.7 × 50 cm
Framed size: 91.4 × 72 cm
Signed in pencil
With certificate of authenticity
Condition: Very good
Spitzer dry stamp on the lower left
Tear less than 1 cm in the upper central margin
This work is a stencil created from an oil on canvas painting.
In a mysterious composition full of vivid colors, organic and botanical forms spread out like an ever-growing world of life. In contrast, geometric and graphical domino shapes are placed.
This combination of organic and geometric forms was the harmony Léger sought.
As he stated, "An object is valuable not for its meaning, but for its plastic value."
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 own unique style, known for his powerful forms based on **"contrast" in form, color, and volume.**
After experiencing World War I, he developed a "mechanical style" that incorporated modern motifs such as machines and cities. Post-war, his work evolved to more vibrant colors and voluminous human figures, creating clear and vital canvases.
He was active in a wide range of fields beyond painting, including murals, stage design, and collaborations with architecture, leaving a significant mark on the development of modern art.
