Silkscreen, 1951
Edition: 57/200
Publisher: Guilde Internationale de la Gravure (Geneva)
Printer: Jean Bruller (Paris)
Catalogue: Saphire E7
Paper size: 56 × 38 cm
Image size: 30 × 20 cm
Signed in pencil
Comes with a certificate of authenticity
Condition: Excellent
Print based on a gouache work
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This silkscreen is based on a gouache from Léger's later years. Composed of clear color planes and simplified forms, it expresses Léger's unique world of plastic arts, where geometric and organic forms are harmonized.
The concise yet powerful composition highlights the rhythm of form and the contrast of colors, demonstrating the purity of "plastic value" that Léger pursued. This is a representative work symbolizing his productive creative period in his later years.
About Fernand Léger
Fernand Léger (1881–1955) was a leading 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 mass**.
After his experiences in World War I, he developed a "mechanical style" incorporating modern motifs like machines and cities. Post-war, his work evolved to include more vibrant colors and voluminous human figures, creating clear and vital compositions.
He worked not only in painting but also in murals, stage design, and collaborations with architecture, leaving a significant mark on the development of modern art.
