Les pommes 1925

"Les Pommes" (1925) by Fernand Léger is a striking example of Cubist still life painting. This work features a bowl of apples positioned amidst geometric shapes and forms, characteristic of the Cubist movement. Léger's use of bold colors and simplified forms gives the composition a sense of dynamism and flattens the space, making it seem two-dimensional. The fragmented and overlapping shapes challenge traditional perspective and invite the viewer to engage with the artwork on a formal level. This painting exemplifies Léger's unique style, which combined the angularity of Cubism with a more populist and decorative aesthetic.