1945
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1945 oil by Fernand Léger, a Abstract Expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a figure with a red cap and a bright orange top holding a yellow flower with a butterfly nearby. The figure’s body is simple and bold, with clean lines. Behind them is a wall of sharp angles, gears, and circles in red, yellow, and black. The artist mixed everyday objects like gears with human shapes, blending the two in a way that feels fresh. The bright colors and strong outlines give it a modern, almost mechanical look. Next, check out Fernand Léger to see more of his bold, geometric style.
Joseph Fernand Henri Léger was a French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker. In his early works he created a personal form of cubism which he gradually modified into a more figurative, populist style. His boldly simplified…
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