The City 1919

"The City" by Fernand Léger (1919) exemplifies the artist's distinctive style of Cubist-inspired geometric abstraction, emphasizing the dynamism of urban life. The painting is a symphony of bold, flat colors and simple, interlocking shapes that evoke the architecture, signage, and energy of a modern city. Léger's work often celebrated the industrial world and the human figure within it, as evidenced by the simplified human forms and the iconic representation of industrial structures. This piece captures the vibrancy and dynamism of urban life in a strikingly abstract manner.