The artwork, titled “Study for the Creation of the World,” was created by Fernand Léger in 1924. It belongs to the Constructivism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. This piece is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
In this study, the artwork presents a stylized human figure rendered in black and white against a beige background. The figure is depicted in profile, incorporating geometric shapes that reflect both abstract and mechanistic influences consistent with Constructivist principles. The use of bold, contrasting lines and minimal color palette heightens the sense of structural formality and visual clarity. The signature and date, “’24 FL,” are inscribed in the lower right corner, further authenticating Léger’s authorship. The artwork serves as a preparatory exploration of themes related to creation and form, demonstrating Léger’s proficiency in merging industrial aesthetics with human form.
