The album "Circus" 1950

"Circus" is a 1950 gouache on paper by Fernand Léger, a prominent figure in the Cubist movement. This artwork, now housed in the Musee National Fernand Leger, is a characteristic example of Léger's style, utilizing simplified forms and bold, flat colors. The image features a clown-like figure standing on a ladder, the composition heightened by a vibrant red star and a pink background. This playful composition speaks to Léger's interest in the everyday, depicting a quintessential circus image with a distinctly modern sensibility.