“Lovers in the Street” is a sketch and study piece by the artist Fernand Léger, associated with the Purism art movement. This artwork belongs to the series “Album X la ville” and is currently housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork portrays a pair of lovers in an urban setting, prominently featuring Léger’s signature use of bold colors and geometric forms. The figures of the lovers, rendered with a combination of delicate lines and broader, defined strokes, stand out against a vividly colored background divided into vertical sections of yellow, red, and blue. An abstract element resembling an eye is observed, symbolizing Léger’s interest in the mechanization and modernity of urban life. The minimalist, yet expressive depiction of buildings and streets, combined with the tender embrace of the couple, encapsulates a harmonious blend of human intimacy and industrial surroundings.
