L’Équipe 1944

Fernand Léger’s *L’Équipe*, a 1944 gouache on paper, portrays a group of figures in a dynamic composition, possibly representing a sports team. The figures are simplified and geometric, typical of Léger's Cubist style, yet filled with vibrancy. The bold colours, particularly the red, blue, yellow and black, emphasize the figures’ energy and movement. The background is a simplified landscape with fragmented forms and a sense of depth, creating a harmonious contrast to the foreground figures. Léger's work often celebrated modern life and its everyday heroes, reflecting his fascination with the human form and its interaction with the industrial world. *L’Équipe* embodies this theme by depicting a team of individuals united by their shared experience and passion.