The artwork titled “Still Life in the Machine Elements” was created by Fernand Léger in 1918. It belongs to the Cubism art movement and is categorized as a still life genre.
The artwork illustrates the artist’s unique interpretation employing geometric forms and bold, fragmented planes reminiscent of industrial machinery. Utilizing a vibrant color palette including primary colors like yellow, red, and blue mixed with stark whites and deep blacks, Léger juxtaposes mechanical elements in a cubistic fashion. The conical shapes and segmented structures intertwine with each other, depicting an intricate arrangement of machine parts. Elegant curves complement rigid lines, reflecting the emerging industrial age. The background, filled with overlapping shapes and patterns, further enhances the industrial and synthetic aesthetic, emphasizing Léger’s fascination with modernity and mechanical objects.
