The artwork titled “Lamp and flower (the candlestick)”, created by Fernand Léger in 1951, belongs to the Purism art movement. It is a still life composition with dimensions measuring 71.7 x 94 cm. This piece is currently housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
In the artwork, Léger employs a bold and simplified style characterized by strong black outlines and a restricted color palette, typical of the Purism movement. The composition features a stylized depiction of a lamp and a flower, rendered in geometric forms and interlocking shapes. The primary colors used are black, white, and yellow, creating a visually striking contrast. The structure and arrangement of the objects emphasize clarity and precision, reflecting the movement’s ideals of finding beauty in functional objects and everyday items. The juxtaposition of the lamp and flower suggests a harmonious coexistence of industrial and natural elements.
