“Still Life with Blue Vase (the roosbeef)” is an artwork created by Fernand Léger in 1951, which belongs to the Purism art movement and represents the genre of still life. Currently, the artwork is housed in Musée National Fernand Léger, Biot, France.
The artwork depicts a stylized arrangement typical of still life paintings. A prominently blue vase containing green foliage sits to the left, drawing the viewer’s eye with its vibrant color and form. Adjacent to the vase, at the center of the composition, lies a meat dish garnished with processed items, evoking a sense of texture and rich tones. The backdrop is warmly painted, with flowing lines accentuating the vase and dish, giving the whole scene a dynamic yet harmonious feel that is quintessential to Léger’s Purist approach.
