The workman sitting 

Fernand Léger made this painting, "The Workman Sitting," using oil on canvas. Léger, deeply affected by his experiences in World War I, sought to represent the common person, particularly the working class, in his art. Here, the artist presents us with a man in simple work clothes, taking a seat. Léger's focus on the worker reflects the social and political shifts of the time, where labor and industry were becoming increasingly central to societal identity. There's a sense of dignity in his posture, but also perhaps a hint of weariness. Léger once said, "I paint what I see, I paint what's around me." In this spirit, the painting serves as a powerful statement about the value and importance of the working class in a rapidly changing world. It invites us to consider the human element within the industrial landscape, and how individuals find their place within it.