People framework (Manufacturers) 

Fernand Léger created this painting, People framework (Manufacturers), using black ink on paper. The bold lines and flat planes of color remove any sense of traditional artistic skill. Yet the worker ascending the framework becomes an emblem of the industrial age. Léger isn’t just representing labor; he’s also showing the influence of mass production on aesthetics. The simplification of form mirrors the standardization of factory work, and the absence of depth echoes the flattening effect of mechanization. The artwork’s stark black ink on paper further emphasizes the graphic quality of the composition. There is a directness and immediacy, mirroring the efficient processes of industrial production. Léger avoids the sensuousness of traditional art materials, opting instead for a utilitarian approach. By focusing on materials and processes, Léger blurs the lines between fine art and everyday life. He compels us to acknowledge the social context of art and the ways in which it reflects the world around us.