The camper 

Fernand Léger’s "The camper" is a vibrant image made of color lithography, a printmaking technique that uses a stone or metal plate on which an image is drawn with a greasy substance, allowing ink to adhere to the design. The lithographic process suited Léger's artistic vision perfectly; it allowed for bold, flat areas of color and strong outlines, simplifying forms into their essential components. Notice the industrial aesthetic, influenced by Léger's fascination with machinery and modern life. The figures appear almost machine-like, reflecting the artist's view of humans as integrated within the industrial landscape. Look closely at the relationships within the scene. Léger’s engagement with production and labor is clear here; the man bearing a load refers to labor, while the figures at leisure speak to consumption and class. By using this method of lithography, which can be reproduced over and over, Léger democratizes art. Ultimately, Léger challenges our assumptions about what art should be, by embracing both mechanical means of production and the social realities of the modern world.