Composition Mechanical Movement cart 

Fernand Léger's "Composition Mechanical Movement Cart" exemplifies the artist's fascination with the mechanical world. This gouache on paper, showcasing a Cubist aesthetic, depicts a machine-like structure composed of interlocking geometric forms in black, white, and gray. The fragmented planes and overlapping shapes suggest a sense of movement and dynamism, characteristic of Léger's "machine aesthetic" which celebrated the beauty and power of industrial technology. This piece is a powerful testament to the artistic spirit of the early 20th century and its fascination with the burgeoning age of machines.