The artwork, titled “Study of Mask for The Creation of Monde” by Fernand Léger, is a Cubist sketch and study measuring 27 x 21 cm. This piece is currently housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The sketch features a simplified, abstract representation of a mask affixed to a columnar neck and an elongated torso. The mask incorporates geometric forms and linear patterns, characteristic of the Cubist art movement. The facial features are minimalistic, with prominent eyes and simple, curved lines forming the shape of the head and neck. The torso is sparsely detailed, with a few shaded areas suggesting form and dimension. The drawing exudes an essence of structural experimentation and abstraction, which aligns with Léger’s artistic interests and broader contributions to the Cubist movement. The lines are deftly rendered, exhibiting both precision and an element of artistic spontaneity.
