La danse 1929

"La danse" (1929), a pencil drawing by Fernand Léger, depicts two figures, one seated with an arm raised above her head and the other standing with her hand placed on the seated figure's arm. The figures are simplified and stylized, their forms reduced to geometric shapes. Characteristic of Léger's work, the image embodies Cubist elements through the fragmented and abstract forms of the bodies. The use of bold lines and shading emphasizes volume and creates a sense of depth. Léger's interest in the human form and the dynamism of movement is evident in the composition, capturing the energy and grace of the dancers.