The artwork, titled “Reading (portrait of Nadia Leger),” was created by Fernand Leger in 1949 in France. This piece belongs to the Suprematism and Surrealism art movements and measures 92 x 73 cm. It is a portrait genre work.
The artwork depicts a woman engaged in reading, characterized by bold, thick black contours and a vivid use of color. The woman is painted with a combination of contrasting colors primarily in blue, red, yellow, white, and black, which abstractly render her facial features and attire. The background is similarly dynamic, featuring angular blocks of orange, yellow, and white that contribute to the overall geometric and modernist aesthetic of the piece. The woman appears serene and contemplative, aligning with the thematic focus on literary engagement.
