Etude pour le portrait de Madame Chester Dale 1940

"Etude pour le portrait de Madame Chester Dale" is a 1940 drawing by Fernand Léger, known for his Cubist and abstract works. The artwork depicts a woman seated in a chair, with her form simplified and outlined in black lines. The background features a muted orange, and the woman's dress is green with a contrasting patterned scarf. This study, executed in colored pencils, showcases Léger's interest in geometric shapes and simplified forms, characteristics that are central to his artistic style.