The artwork titled “Accordion,” created by the artist Fernand Léger in 1926, is a still life that belongs to the Purism art movement.
In the artwork, geometric forms and bold color contrasts dominate the composition, characteristic of the Purism movement which sought to strip objects to their essential shapes. The depiction of the accordion is abstract, with stylized and simplified lines and shapes. The use of primary colors, along with black and white, emphasizes the mechanical and structural qualities of the subject. Through the interplay of vertical, horizontal, and curved lines, Léger captures the functional and aesthetic essence of the accordion, maintaining a harmonious balance between form and space.
