Purism

The tree in the scale (1943 – 1944) by Fernand Leger

The artwork entitled “The tree in the scale” was created by the artist Fernand Léger between the years 1943 and 1944. This piece exemplifies the Purism movement—a genre of art that Léger significantly influenced with his focus on modernity and mechanization. Classified under the landscape genre, the artwork incorporates elements that may evoke themes of …

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Horse head on a yellow background (1953) by Fernand Leger

The artwork titled “Horse head on a yellow background” was created by artist Fernand Leger in 1953, and embodies the Purism art movement. Measuring 47 x 40 cm, this animal painting is housed at the Musee National Fernand Leger in Biot, France. The artwork presents a stylized representation of a horse’s head, prominently positioned against …

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Station by Fernand Leger

The artwork titled “Station” is a sketch and study by the artist Fernand Léger, which belongs to the art movement known as Purism. It is part of the series “Album X la ville” and is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger, located in Biot, France. This piece exemplifies the characteristics of Purism with its …

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Landscape by Fernand Leger

The artwork titled “Landscape” by Fernand Léger is a representation of the Purism art movement. It is a cityscape measuring 32.2 x 23.6 cm and is currently located in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. In the artwork, Léger utilizes bold, simplified forms and vibrant colors characteristic of Purism. The cityscape features a …

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Still life composition leaf (1927) by Fernand Leger

“Still Life Composition Leaf”, created in 1927 by Fernand Léger, represents the Purism art movement. This still-life painting, measuring 130 x 97 cm, is currently held in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. The artwork exhibits a striking composition where geometric precision and vibrant color integration converge in simplicity. Central to the canvas …

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Still Life with Blue Vase (the roosbeef) (1951) by Fernand Leger

“Still Life with Blue Vase (the roosbeef)” is an artwork created by Fernand Léger in 1951, which belongs to the Purism art movement and represents the genre of still life. Currently, the artwork is housed in Musée National Fernand Léger, Biot, France. The artwork depicts a stylized arrangement typical of still life paintings. A prominently …

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Both Sunflowers (Sunflowers) (1954) by Fernand Leger

The artwork titled “Both Sunflowers (Sunflowers)” was created by Fernand Léger in 1954. Representative of the Purism art movement, this still life piece measures 65 x 50 cm and is currently housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. This artwork depicts an abstract composition featuring sunflowers and geometric shapes. The use of …

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Mechanical Elements on a blue background (1948) by Fernand Leger

The artwork, titled “Mechanical Elements on a Blue Background,” created by Fernand Léger in 1948, is a still-life piece belonging to the Purism movement. It measures 65 by 50 cm and is currently housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. The artwork features a fascinating juxtaposition of mechanical structures and forms set …

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Models, mosaic project for Gaz de France Alforville by Fernand Leger

The artwork, titled “Models, Mosaic Project for Gaz de France Alforville,” was crafted by Fernand Léger and is associated with the Purism art movement. It falls within the genre of design and is presently housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. The artwork features a composition rendered in a characteristically geometric and …

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Study for the decoration of the aviation center of Briey by Fernand Leger

The artwork titled “Study for the Decoration of the Aviation Center of Briey” is created by the artist Fernand Léger. This sketch and study is part of the Purism art movement and is displayed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. The artwork features a composition characterized by vibrant colors and dynamic shapes, …

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The chair (membership to the lamp, the lamp still life) (1955) by Fernand Leger

“The Chair (membership to the lamp, the lamp still life)” is a still life artwork created by Fernand Léger in 1955, belonging to the Cubism and Purism art movements. This piece is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. The artwork features a vibrant composition characterized by bold use of primary colors …

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The Composition with the umbrella (1932) by Fernand Leger

The artwork, titled “The Composition with the Umbrella,” was created by Fernand Leger in 1932. It belongs to the Purism art movement and falls under the genre of design. In this dynamic composition, the artist features a striking orange umbrella juxtaposed with an abstract array of geometric shapes and industrial elements including gears and keys. …

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Title given the bird in the flowers, study for the Circus by Fernand Leger

The artwork titled “Title given the bird in the flowers, study for the Circus” by Fernand Léger, falls under the Purism art movement and is classified as a sketch and study. This piece is housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. The artwork portrays an intricate interplay of natural elements, featuring a …

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Trapeze (1950) by Fernand Leger

The artwork, titled “Trapeze,” created by Fernand Léger in 1950, is a representative piece within the Purism art movement. Measuring 42.5 x 32.8 centimeters, this genre painting forms part of the series “The Album ‘Circus’.” It is currently housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. “Trapeze” features a dynamic and abstract composition …

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Butterflies (Still Life with Butterflies) (1948) by Fernand Leger

The artwork, titled “Butterflies (Still Life with Butterflies)”, created by Fernand Léger in 1948, is a distinguished representation of the Purism movement. Measuring 65 by 50 centimeters, this flower painting is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger, located in Biot, France. The artwork displays a vivid composition where butterflies are interwoven with abstracted geometric …

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Models, mosaic project for Gaz de France Alforville (1955) by Fernand Leger

The artwork titled “Models, mosaic project for Gaz de France Alforville” was created by the artist Fernand Léger in 1955. This piece is a manifestation of the Purism art movement and falls within the genre of design. It is currently housed at the Musee National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. This artwork exhibits a vibrant …

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New York by Fernand Leger

The artwork titled “New York” is created by the artist Fernand Léger and is associated with the Purism art movement. It measures 27.8 by 21.7 centimeters and belongs to the cityscape genre. Presently, this artwork is located in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. “New York” exhibits a dynamic and geometric representation of …

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The gas station (study for the city) by Fernand Leger

“The Gas Station (Study for the City),” a cityscape artwork created by Fernand Léger, exemplifies the Purism art movement. Measuring 31.6 x 41.1 cm, this piece is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. The artwork presents a stylized depiction of a gas station, characterized by bold, simplified forms and contrasting colors. …

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Composition of the medallion (final) by Fernand Leger

The artwork, titled “Composition of the Medallion (final)” by Fernand Léger, belongs to the Purism art movement. It measures 148 x 207 cm and falls under the genre of portraiture. This piece is currently housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. In “Composition of the Medallion (final),” Fernand Léger employs bold, black …

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Composition with the three figures (1932) by Fernand Leger

“Composition with the Three Figures,” created by Fernand Léger in 1932, is a notable work from the Purism art movement. This artwork, classified under the “portrait” genre, vividly captures the essence of Léger’s abstract and geometric style. The artwork portrays three stylized, nude figures, depicted with a deliberate simplicity and boldness. The figures are shaded …

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Plungers II (1941 – 1942) by Fernand Leger

The artwork titled “Plungers II” was created by Fernand Léger between 1941 and 1942. Representing the Purism art movement, this genre painting showcases Léger’s distinctive style and abstract approach during a turbulent period in history. The artwork is a compelling and dynamic composition featuring intertwining figures rendered in black and white. The figures, with their …

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Dance by Fernand Leger

The artwork titled “Dance” by Fernand Léger is a genre painting from the Purism movement. It measures 272 x 198 cm and is located at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. The composition features abstract human forms and musical instruments depicted within a mosaic of geometric shapes and vibrant colors. The use of …

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Project design stage for a fitness (1935) by Fernand Leger

The artwork titled “Project design stage for a fitness” was created by Fernand Léger in 1935 and belongs to the Purism art movement. It falls within the design genre and is housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. The artwork prominently features an arrangement of geometric shapes and elements associated with fitness, …

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Dance (1942) by Fernand Leger

The artwork titled “Dance,” created by Fernand Léger in 1942, belongs to the Purism art movement and is categorized as a genre painting. The artwork features a dynamic composition that encapsulates rhythmic movement through the use of bold, interlocking forms and vibrant color blocks. Figures are delineated with thick, black contours juxtaposed against vivid hues …

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Deauville by Fernand Leger

The artwork, titled “Deauville” by Fernand Léger, belongs to the Purism movement and falls within the abstract genre. It is currently housed at the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. In this vivid composition, the artwork displays an intricate interplay of geometric forms and a bold, vibrant color palette. Dominated by hues of yellow, …

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Deauville by Fernand Leger

The artwork, titled “Deauville,” is a creation of Fernand Léger, an exponent of the Purism movement. This abstract piece, which measures 22.2 by 27 cm, is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France. The artwork showcases Léger’s distinctive style, characterized by bold colors and geometric forms. Dominated by hues of yellow, blue, …

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Sacred Heart of Audincourt (1951) by Fernand Leger

The artwork titled “Sacred Heart of Audincourt” was created by Fernand Léger in 1951. This piece, associated with the Purism movement, belongs to the genre of design. The artwork features a vibrant, fragmented composition typical of Léger’s aesthetic approach. It appears to be a stained glass piece, showcasing an array of bold, primary colors—red, blue, …

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Carton pour tapisserie (Marie Cuttoli) (1936) by Le Corbusier

The artwork titled “Carton pour tapisserie (Marie Cuttoli)” was created in 1936 by the renowned artist Le Corbusier. This piece is associated with the Purism movement and stands within the genre of still life. In the artwork, a striking composition presents itself through an arrangement of abstract shapes and vivid colors. Dominant shades of blue, …

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Still Life Filled with Space (1924) by Le Corbusier

The artwork titled “Still Life Filled with Space,” created by Le Corbusier in 1924, belongs to the genres of Cubism and Purism and exemplifies the still life genre. Its conception during the early 20th century reflects the stylistic movements prevalent at the time, merging abstract geometric forms with the delicate balance of spatial relationships. In …

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Guitare verticale (1ère version) (1920) by Le Corbusier

The artwork “Guitare verticale (1ère version)” was created by Le Corbusier in 1920. This piece is an example of the Purism art movement and falls within the still life genre. “Guitare verticale (1ère version)” presents an arrangement of objects, including abstract forms that evoke a vertical guitar, a bottle with geometric facets, and other sharp-edged …

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Guitare verticale (2ème version) (1920) by Le Corbusier

The artwork titled “Guitare verticale (2ème version)” was created by the renowned artist Le Corbusier in the year 1920. Belonging to the Purism art movement, the artwork is classified as a still life genre. In “Guitare verticale (2ème version),” one observes a composition characterized by geometric forms and muted colors, reflecting the Purist emphasis on …

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