Acrobate au perroquet sur fond jaune 

Fernand Léger's striking composition features acrobats, a parrot, and a horse, all rendered with bold lines against a yellow background. The horse, adorned with what looks like a crown, evokes images of royal pageantry and triumphal entries seen throughout history, reminiscent of the steeds that carried emperors and gods. The acrobats, intertwined in impossible positions, bring to mind classical sculptures of wrestling matches, or the sensuous dance figures found in ancient Minoan art. The parrot, a symbol of mimicry and exoticism, often appears in art as a representation of the foreign and the unknown, harking back to the age of exploration when parrots were brought to Europe from the New World. These figures are not merely representations; they tap into a deeper, subconscious realm, echoing primal struggles, desires, and victories. These images resonate across time and cultures, embodying our collective memory and the persistent human quest for meaning.