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 outlines to encapsulate various abstract shapes and colors, predominantly featuring hues of yellow, blue, green, red, and black against a beige background. The composition is anchored by a stylized portrait of a woman’s face enclosed within a medallion-like shape on the right side of the artwork. This portrait is distinct due to its simplified, geometric features and strong, contrasting colors. The surrounding forms consist of dynamic, intertwining curves and shapes which create a sense of rhythmic movement throughout the piece. The artwork exemplifies the ideals of the Purism movement, focusing on clarity, precision, and the intrinsic value of color and form.
