The artwork, titled “Skating Rink the Insane drawing of costume for Jean Börlin,” was created by Fernand Léger in 1921. This piece belongs to the Cubism art movement and falls within the genre of design. The artwork is a conceptual drawing that showcases Léger’s distinctive style, characterized by bold geometric shapes and a limited yet striking color palette.
In the artwork, an abstract human figure is depicted in a theatrical costume, designed for Jean Börlin. The figure is adorned with a black top hat and a black jacket featuring accentuated white circles on its lapel. A vibrant orange scarf drapes around the neck, providing a central visual contrast. The lower part of the costume includes striped trousers with dynamic, angular lines, adhering to the Cubist aesthetic of fracturing forms into geometric components. The overall composition is both simplified and stylized, reflecting Léger’s innovative approach to merging design with fine art.
