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
Hand-signed in pencil
Comes with a certificate of authenticity
Condition: Excellent
Print based on an original gouache work
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This work is a silkscreen based on a gouache created by Léger in his later years. Composed of clear color planes and simplified forms, it expresses Léger's unique artistic world where geometric and organic shapes harmonize.
The concise yet powerful composition emphasizes the rhythm of forms and the contrast of colors, demonstrating the purity of "plastic value" that Léger pursued. It is a work that symbolizes his prolific 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 volume**.
After his experiences in World War I, he developed a "mechanical style" incorporating modern motifs such as machines and cities. Post-war, his work evolved to include brighter colors and volumetric figures, creating clear and vibrant canvases.
He was active not only in painting but also in a wide range of fields, including murals, stage design, and architectural collaborations, leaving a significant mark on the development of modern art.
